Leeks Nutrition Facts

Leeks are vegetables that are closely associated with onions and garlic. They are part of the same "family" of plants, known as the Alliaceae family.

The leaf of a leek would form a light green, tight cylinder of sheaths. These may be used in cooking to prepare soups and salads. They may be eaten raw or cooked.

The lower leaf portion and bulb of one cup of raw leeks would provide the body with 54 calories, 13 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 18 milligrams of sodium. Raw leeks contain 30 percent of the RDA for vitamin A, 18 percent of the RDA for vitamin C, 10 percent of the RDA for iron and 5 percent of the RD for calcium.

The lower leaf portion and bulb of one cup of boiled leeks would provide the body with 38 calories, 9 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of protein and 12 milligrams of sodium. Boiled leeks contain 1 percent of the RDA for vitamin A, 9 percent of the RDA for vitamin C, 8 percent of the RDA for iron and 4 percent of the RD for calcium.

Author: Dimi Ingle
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