Leeks
Leeks are a type of vegetable commonly used in grain dishes, grills, bbq, salads, and much more!
The flavor profile for leeks can be described as oniony and sweet.
Leeks contain over 19+ nutrients including 10 vitamins and 9 minerals. Leeks are also low in sodium and trans fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Leeks
There are 6 uses for leeks. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Grain Dishes.
- Grills, BBQ.
- Salads.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stocks.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming leeks.
- Buy leeks with firm green tops and a white stalk that is not wilted or soft.
- Leek should be bright green, not brown or yellow. Also, look for those that have short necks—this means they aren’t old!
- When storing leeks, keep them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Don’t wash them until you are ready to cook with them.
- Leeks can be used in a variety of ways: sautéed, braised, roasted, grilled, chopped up, and tossed into salads or soups… the possibilities are endless!
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy leeks are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Leeks - Fresh - Bulb And Lower Leaf
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
61
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 20mg
1%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 14g
11%
Dietary Fiber 2g
6%
Total Sugars 4g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
3%
Vitamin K 52%
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Manganese 27%
·
Vitamin B6 18%
·
Folate 16%
·
Vitamin C 16%
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Copper 13%
·
Iron 12%
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Vitamin A 12%
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Magnesium 9%
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Calcium 6%
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Vitamin E 6%
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Phosphorous 5%
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Thiamin 5%
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Potassium 4%
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Niacin 3%
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Pantothenic Acid 3%
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Riboflavin 3%
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Choline 2%
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Selenium 2%
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Zinc 2%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Excellent source of 2 micronutrients.
- Good source of 6 micronutrients.