Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), Raw
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 14% of daily vitamin C, 12% of daily vitamin B-6 and 11% of daily folate needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin C 12 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.23 mg
- Folate (DFE) 64 mcg
- Iron 2.1 mg
- Potassium 180 mg
- Calcium 59 mg
- Protein 1.5 g
- Riboflavin 0.03 mg
- Choline 9.5 mg
- Zinc 0.12 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 59 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 9.5 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 64 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 1.5 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.03 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.23 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsRaw leeks are safe to consume during pregnancy if cleaned meticulously. They provide dietary folate, vitamin K, and prebiotic fiber that promotes beneficial gut bacteria. Because leeks grow in sandy soil that becomes trapped between internal layers, CDC advises splitting leeks lengthwise and rinsing thoroughly under running water to remove all dirt. Slice clean leeks thinly into fresh salads, or cook them gently to reduce pungent allicin compounds.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.