Amount of Niacin in Leeks

Welcome to the nutritional niacin content in 4 different types of leeks, ranging from 3.50 mg to 0.20 mg per 100g. The basic type of leeks is Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw, where the amount of niacin in 100g is 0.40 mg. 0.40 mg of niacin per 100g, from Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw corresponds to 2% of the niacin RDA. For a typical serving size of 1.000 cup (or 89.00 g) the amount of Niacin is 0.36 mg. This corresponds to an RDA percentage of 2%.

The percentage of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for niacin is based on a 20 mg RDA level for a mature adult.

Top three leeks products high in niacin

Below is a summary list for the top three leeks items ranked by the amount or level of niacin in 100g.

1. Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried : 3.50mg (18%RDA)
2. Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw : 0.40mg (2%RDA)
3. Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt : 0.20mg (1%RDA)

Following on from the three top leeks items or products containing niacin we have a more comprehensive break down of Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw, and the highest item containing niacin which is Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried. We also give a comparison of average values, median values and lowest values along with a comparison with other food groups and assess the effects of storage and preparation on the 4 types of leeks.

At the bottom of the page is the full list for the 4 different types of leeks based on the content in different servings in grams and oz (and other serving sizes), providing a comprehensive analysis of the niacin content in leeks.

Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw - Nutritional Content and Chart

The full nutrition content, RDA percentages and levels for Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw should be considered along with the niacin content. This food profile is part of our list of food and drinks under the general group Vegetables and Vegetable Products.Other important and niacin related nutrients are Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. For this 100g serving in your diet, the amount of Energy is 61.00 kcal (3% RDA), the amount of Protein is 1.50 g (3% RDA), the amount of Total Fat is 0.30 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 14.15 g (11% RDA). The nutritional content and facts for 100g, which includes Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate is shown in the RDA chart below as percentages of the recommended daily allowance along with the niacin levels in leeks.

Our proprietary nutritional density score gives a nutritional value out of 100 based on 9 different vitamins, minerals and macro nutrients. Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw has a nutritional value score of 22.00 out of 100.Comparing the niacin content and the nutritional density in 100g for Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw; We class this as a medium to low niacin content item.In terms of overall nutritional value we class this as an item with a high nutritional density value.

Amount of niacin per 100 Calories

100 calories of leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw is a serving size of 0 g, and the amount of Niacin is 0 mg (0% RDA). Other important and related nutrients and macronutrients such as Total Fat, in 100 Calories are as follows; Energy 0 kcal (0% RDA), Protein 0 g (0% RDA), Total Fat 0 g (0% RDA), Carbohydrate 0 g (0% RDA). This is shown in the niacin RDA percentage chart below, based on 100 Calories, along with the other important nutrients and macro nutrients.

Content per Typical Serving Size 1.000 cup (or 89.00 g)

For the food Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw the typical serving size is 1.000 cup (or 89.00 g) which contains 0.36 mg of Niacin. The niacin percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 2 %.

To give 100% of the RDA, 50.0 servings of the typical serving size 1.000 cup (or 89.00 g) give the complete RDA. In terms of the gram weight and total content for this serving the Energy content is 54.29 kcal, the Protein content is 1.34 g, the Total Fat content is 0.27 g and the Carbohydrate content is 12.59 g. The percentages are shown below in the niacin chart, for the typical serving of niacin and the related and important nutritional values.

Macronutrients in Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw

The amount of protein, fat and carbs from this food described above is measured in grams per 100g and grams in a typical serving size (in this case 1.000 cup or 89.00 g), although it is also useful to give the number of calories from protein, fat and carbohydrate which are the most important macronutrients. For this serving in your diet here are the macronutrient calories. From protein the number of calories is 3.7 (kcal).The total calories from carbohydrate is 48.3 (kcal).

Milligrams of niacin in leeks (per 100g)

This list of 4 types of leeks, is brought to you by www.dietandfitnesstoday.com and ranges from Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried through to Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt where all food items are ranked by the content or amount per 100g. The nutritional niacin content can be scaled by the amount in grams, oz or typical serving sizes. Simply click on a food item or beverage from the list at the bottom of the page to give a full dietary nutritional breakdown to answer the question how much niacin in leeks.

The list below gives the total niacin content in the 4 items from the general description 'leeks' each of which show the niacin amount as well as Energy, Protein, Total Fat and Carbohydrate. Below, is the top 4 food items shown in the niacin chart. This gives a quick and easy dietary comparison for the different items, where each item is listed at the bottom of the page with a nutritional summary.

The corresponding nutritional value for leeks based on our density score out of 100 (ranked by the amount of niacin per 100g) is shown in the below nutritional density chart.

The corresponding Calories for leeks ranked by the amount of niacin per 100g is shown below in the leeks calories chart.

Effect of Preparation and Storage on niacin

The level of niacin can be affected by the method of storage for example canned or frozen and also by the method of preparation for example either raw, cooked or fried. The total food items which are raw is 1 item. The highest amount of niacin from the 1 raw items is in Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw where the content is 0.40 mg per 100g. The number of food items which are cooked are 2 items. The highest amount of niacin from the 2 cooked items is in Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt where the amount is 0.20 mg per 100g. Comparing raw and cooked leeks shows that cooking can change the levels of niacin by 0.2 mg in a 100g serving.

Average Content for leeks

The average (or more correctly the arithmetic mean) amount of niacin contained in 100g of leeks, based on the list below of 4 different items under the general description of leeks, is 1.08 mg of niacin. This average value corresponds to 5.4 % of the recommended dietary allowance (or RDA) in your diet. The averages for the different nutrients are as follows; the average amount of Energy is 111.00 kcal, the average amount of Protein is 4.58 g, the average amount of Total Fat is 0.70 g and the average amount of Carbohydrate is g.

Median Amount

The median value of Niacin is found in Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw which in 100g contains 0.40 mg of Niacin. This corresponds to 2 % of the recommended daily allowance. For this serving the amount of Energy is 61.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 1.50 g, the amount of Total Fat is 0.30 g and the amount of Carbohydrate is 14.15 g.

Highest niacin Content per 100g

Using the list below for the 4 different leeks nutrition entries in our database, the highest amount of niacin is found in Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried which contains 3.50 mg of niacin per 100g. The associated percentage of RDA is 18 %. For this 100g serving the Energy content is 321.00 kcal, the Protein content is 15.20 g, the Total Fat content is 2.10 g, the Carbohydrate content is 74.65 g.

The lowest amount of niacin in 100g is in Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt which contains 0.20 mg. This gives as percentage of the recommended daily allowance 1 % of the RDA. For this 100g serving the amount of Energy is 31.00 kcal, the amount of Protein is 0.81 g, the amount of Total Fat is 0.20 g, the amount of Carbohydrate is 7.62 g.

The difference between the highest and lowest values gives a niacin range of 3.3 mg per 100g. The range for the other nutrients are as follows; 290 kcal for Energy, 14.39 g for Protein, 1.9 g for Total Fat, 0 g for Carbohydrate.

Highest Amount of niacin per Serving

Please remember that the above gives an accurate value in 100g for high niacin foods in your diet. For example 100g of Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw contains 0.40 mg of niacin. However, there are other factors to consider when you are assessing your nutritional requirements. You should also take into account portion sizes when you are considering the niacin nutritional content.

The food with the highest niacin content per typical serving is Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw which contains 0.36 mg in 1.000 cup (or 89.00 g). The percentage of the recommended daily value for this serving is 2 %. For this serving the Energy content is 54.29 kcal, the Protein content is 1.34 g, the Total Fat content is 0.27 g and the Carbohydrate content is 12.59 g.

Nutritional Information Summary

From the list below you can find a full nutrition facts breakdown for all foods containing niacin which can be scaled for different servings and quantities. We have also sorted our complete nutritional information and vitamin database of over 7000 foods, to give a list of high niacin content in foods.

Leeks List, niacin Content per 100g 1. Leeks, (bulb and lower-leaf portion), freeze-dried - Niacin   Nutritional Value : 19.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products   Niacin (%RDA) Energy (%RDA) Carbohydrate (%RDA) Total Fat (%RDA) Protein (%RDA)   Profile for a 100g serving :   3.50 mg (18%) 321.00 kcal (16%) 74.65 g (57%) 2.10 g (3%) 15.20 g (27%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 tbsp (or 0.20g):    0.01 mg (0%) 0.64 kcal (0%) 0.15 g (0%) 0 g (0%) 0.03 g (0%)   Other serving sizes 0.250 cup (or 0.80g):   0.03 mg (0%) 2.57 kcal (0%) 0.6 g (0%) 0.02 g (0%) 0.12 g (0%) 2. Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw - Niacin   Nutritional Value : 22.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products   Niacin Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.40 mg (2%) 61.00 kcal (3%) 14.15 g (11%) 0.30 g (0%) 1.50 g (3%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 cup (or 89.00g):    0.36 mg (2%) 54.29 kcal (3%) 12.59 g (10%) 0.27 g (0%) 1.34 g (2%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 leek (or 89.00g):   0.36 mg (2%) 54.29 kcal (3%) 12.59 g (10%) 0.27 g (0%) 1.34 g (2%)   Other serving sizes 1.000 slice (or 6.00g):   0.02 mg (0%) 3.66 kcal (0%) 0.85 g (1%) 0.02 g (0%) 0.09 g (0%) 3. Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt - Niacin   Nutritional Value : 21.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products   Niacin Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.20 mg (1%) 31.00 kcal (2%) 7.62 g (6%) 0.20 g (0%) 0.81 g (1%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 leek (or 124.00g):    0.25 mg (1%) 38.44 kcal (2%) 9.45 g (7%) 0.25 g (0%) 1 g (2%)   Other serving sizes 0.250 cup and chopped or diced (or 26.00g):   0.05 mg (0%) 8.06 kcal (0%) 1.98 g (2%) 0.05 g (0%) 0.21 g (0%) 4. Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt - Niacin   Nutritional Value : 20.00 / 100     food group - Vegetables and Vegetable Products   Niacin Energy Carbohydrate Total Fat Protein   Profile for a 100g serving :   0.20 mg (1%) 31.00 kcal (2%) 7.62 g (6%) 0.20 g (0%) 0.81 g (1%)   Typical Serving size of 1.000 leek (or 124.00g):    0.25 mg (1%) 38.44 kcal (2%) 9.45 g (7%) 0.25 g (0%) 1 g (2%)

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