Leeks Nutrition facts
Leeks
Pleasant, delicate sweet flavored leeks are cylindrical leafy stalks obtained from the onion-family plant, in the Allium genus. They are biennial, tall, slender herbs with a long cylindrical stem composed of concentric layers of overlapping leaves. They commonly employed as vegetables in stir-fries in many parts of Asia, Europe, and America.
Botanically, leek belongs to the Alliaceae family of bulbous plants, in the genus: Allium. However, unlike their fellow allium members such as onion, shallots, garlic, etc., they do not form underground bulbs.
Scientific name: Allium ampeloprasum var. porrum.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 61 Kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 14.15 g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.50 g | 3% |
| Total Fat | 0.30 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 64 µg | 16% |
| Niacin | 0.400 mg | 2.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.140 mg | 3% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.233 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin | 0.030 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin | 0.060 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1667 IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 47 µg | 39% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 20 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 59 mg | 6 % |
| Copper | 0.120 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2.10 mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 28 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.481 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 1 µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-ß | 1000 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 0 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 1900 µg | -- |