Leeks are members of the onion family but do not grow from a bulb. They are slightly more calorie-dense than onions, with a mild taste similar to garlic.
Calories Raw
One cup of raw leeks contains approximately 54 calories, a negligible amount of fat and 12.5 g of carbohydrates, according to the Fitday online food journal.
Calories Cooked
One cup of cooked leeks contains about 161 calories, 6 g of fat and 24 g of carbohydrates, according to the nutritional charts of Fat Secret, a food and diet website.
Calories Freeze-Dried
The Calorie Counter food website says one cup of freeze-dried leeks contains about 12 calories, with a negligible amount of fat and 2 g of carbohydrates.
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