Leek: Nutrition Facts
Leek is an allium vegetable related to onions and garlic, used as an aromatic base in soups, stocks, and braises. The USDA SR Legacy entry below describes the raw bulb and lower leaf-portion.
| Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 1.5 | 14.2 | 1.8 | 0.3 |
Percent Daily Value by serving
| Serving | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Carb (g) | Fiber (g) | Fat (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 61 (3%) | 1.5 (3%) | 14.2 (5%) | 1.8 (6%) | 0.3 (0%) |
| 1 cup chopped (~89 g) | 54 (3%) | 1.3 (3%) | 12.6 (5%) | 1.6 (6%) | 0.3 (0%) |
| 1 leek (~89 g) | 54 (3%) | 1.3 (3%) | 12.6 (5%) | 1.6 (6%) | 0.3 (0%) |
| 1 slice (~6 g) | 4 (0%) | 0.1 (0%) | 0.8 (0%) | 0.1 (0%) | 0.0 (0%) |
Percent Daily Value shows how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet, based on the United States Food and Drug Administration reference intake of 2,000 calories a day. The FDA notes that 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice and that individual needs vary. The values below are calculated from the USDA macros for this food. FDA Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels (21 CFR 101.9), accessed 2026-06-05.
| Serving | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 61 | 3% |
| Protein (g) | 1.5 | 3% |
| Carb (g) | 14.2 | 5% |
| Fiber (g) | 1.8 | 6% |
| Fat (g) | 0.3 | 0% |
How much protein in Leek?
Leek, raw, bulb and lower leaf-portion, contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g, per the USDA FoodData Central entry cited below. A typical 1 cup chopped (~89 g) serving therefore provides about 1.3 g of protein.
How many calories in Leek?
Leek, raw, bulb and lower leaf-portion, supplies about 61 kcal per 100 g. A 1 cup chopped (~89 g) serving works out to roughly 54 kcal.
Common serving sizes
- 1 cup chopped (~89 g): 54 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 0.3 g fat
- 1 leek (~89 g): 54 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 0.3 g fat
- 1 slice (~6 g): 4 kcal, 0.1 g protein, 0.0 g fat
Source: USDA FoodData Central, fdcId 169246, accessed 2026-05-29
References
- Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw - USDA FoodData Central. USDA FoodData Central. Accessed 2026-05-29.
Last reviewed: 2026-05-29