Leek
Description
Leek, a liliaceous plant and member of the onion genus, Allium porrumis. This vegetable contains a good amount of vitamin C and fiber, as well as a fair amount of iron and potassium.
Available throughout the year, with peak supplies September, November and March through May.
Caloric Content
| 1 | |
| Calories: | 52 |
| Protein: | 2.2 gm |
| Carbohydrates: | 11.2 gm |
| Fiber: | 1.3 gm |
| Total fats: | .3 gm |
| Saturated fats: | .040 gm |
| Unsaturated fats: | .170 gm |
| Cholesterol: | 0 mg |
1. 3 - 4, 100 grams
Vitamin Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Vitamin A: | 40 | 5000 IU |
| Thiamine: | .11 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-2: | .06 | 1.7 mg |
| Vitamin B-6: | .2 | 2.0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12: | 0 | 6 mcg |
| Biotin: | 1.4 | 300 mcg |
| Niacin: | .5 | 20 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid: | .12 | 10 mg |
| Folic acid: | - | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin C: | 17 | 60 mg |
| Vitamin E: | 1 | 30 IU |
1. 3 - 4, 100 grams
Mineral Content
| 1 | USRDA | |
| Calcium: | 52 | 1000 mg |
| Copper: | .09 | 2 mg |
| Iron: | 1.1 | 18 mg |
| Magnesium: | 23 | 400 mg |
| Manganese: | .07 | n/a mg |
| Phosphorus: | 50 | 1000 mg |
| Potassium: | 347 | n/a mg |
| Selenium: | - | n/a mcg |
| Sodium: | 5 | n/a mg |
| Zinc: | - | 15 mg |
1. 3 - 4, 100 grams
Amino Acid Content
| 1 | |
| Tryptophan: | .012 gm |
| Threonine: | .063 gm |
| Isoleucine: | .052 gm |
| Leucine: | .096 gm |
| Lysine: | .078 gm |
| Methionine: | .018 gm |
| Cysteine: | .025 gm |
| Phenylalanine: | .055 gm |
| Tyrosine: | .041 gm |
| Valine: | .056 gm |
| Arginine: | .078 gm |
| Histidine: | .025 gm |
| Alanine: | .074 gm |
| Aspartic acid: | .140 gm |
| Glutamic acid: | .226 gm |
| Glycine: | .069 gm |
| Proline: | .066 gm |
| Serine: | .092 gm |
1. 3 - 4, 100 grams
References
Kirschmann, John D. Nutrition Almanac: Nutrition Search. McGraw-Hill: New York. 1984.
Produce Availability & Merchandising Guide. The Packer. 1989.
Rosenthal, S. Fresh Food. E. P. Dutton: New York. 1978.
United States Department of Agriculture. Composition of Foods: Vegetables and Vegetable Products-Raw-Processed-Prepared. Washington D.C. 1984.
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