Calories in 1/2 Cup of Leek
1/2 cup of leek (85 g) has 75 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.3 g of protein, 2.6 g of fat and 13 g of carbohydrates, a split of 7% protein, 30% fat and 64% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of leek has 37 and 3/4 cup of leek has 112 calories. Burning 75 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Leek: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of leek?
1/2 cup of leek weighs about 85 g and has 75 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of leek?
1/2 cup of leek has 1.3 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of leek?
1/2 cup of leek has 13 g of carbohydrates, including 1.6 g of fiber and 3.5 g of sugars.
How much leek is 100 calories?
100 calories of leek is 114 g, about 1 1/2 leek.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709935. Original description: Leeks. Portion weights are USDA household measures.