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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Leeks"
| Food Name: Cooked Leeks | |
| Food Group: Vegetables | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 31 | Protein (g): 1 |
| Carbohydrates (g): 8 | Sugars (g): 2 |
| Fiber (g): 1 | Net Carbs (g): 7 |
| Water (g): 91 | |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 3 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 111 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 66 | Omega-6 (mg): 45 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 812 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 41 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 4 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 25 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 24 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 24 | Folate DFE (mcg): 24 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 30 | Iron (mg): 1 |
| Magnesium (mg): 14 | Phosphorus (mg): 17 |
| Potassium (mg): 87 | Sodium (mg): 10 |
| Selenium (mcg): 1 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 6 | Threonine (mg): 34 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 28 | Leucine (mg): 52 |
| Lysine (mg): 42 | Methionine (mg): 10 |
| Cystine (mg): 14 | Phenylalanine (mg): 30 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 22 | Valine (mg): 31 |
| Arginine (mg): 42 | Histidine (mg): 14 |
| Alanine (mg): 40 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 76 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 123 | Glycine (mg): 37 |
| Proline (mg): 36 | Serine (mg): 50 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Beta-Carotene (mcg): 487 | Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 925 |
| PRAL Score: -2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Leeks
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Leeks'?
100 grams of 'Cooked Leeks' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 1g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 8g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cooked Leeks'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked Leeks' provides around 31 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 2% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Cooked Leeks' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked Leeks' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 1g protein, 8g carbs, and 0g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Cooked Leeks' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Leeks' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 30 mg (2% DV),
Iron (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Potassium (mg): 87 mg (2% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 14 mg (3% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 17 mg (1% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 1 mcg (2% DV),
Sodium (mg): 10 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Leeks in significant amounts?
'Cooked Leeks' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 812 IU (27% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin K (mcg): 25 mcg (21% DV).
'Cooked Leeks' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 41 mcg (5% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 4 mg (4% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 24 mcg (6% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 24 mcg (6% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 24 mcg (6% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Leeks' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cooked Leeks' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.