Vegetables

Leek: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 61 kcal, 1.5 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 0.3 g fat. A typical serving (1 stalk, 89 g) provides about 54 kcal.

Amount
Energy

54 kcal

227 kJ · 3% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.3 g · 10%
Carbohydrates11 g · 80%
Fat0.3 g · 4%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 stalk · 89 g
Energy255 kJ / 61 kcal227 kJ / 54 kcal
Fat0.3 g0.3 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate12 g11 g
of which sugars3.9 g3.5 g
Fibre1.8 g1.6 g
Protein1.5 g1.3 g
Salt0.05 g0.04 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a leek?

61 kcal (255 kJ) per 100 g. 1 stalk (89 g) provides about 54 kcal.

How many carbs are in a leek?

12 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 3.9 g sugars, plus 1.8 g fibre. 1 stalk (89 g) has about 11 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw”, FDC ID 169246. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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