Our produce
Leeks
We produce leeks 12 months a year supplying both wholesale and retail markets, including many nationwide supermarkets.
Varieties Grown
Twin pack sleeved Leeks, Fresh cut Leeks, Export Spec Leeks
Availability
Jan – Dec. Export Mar – Sep
Nutritional Highlights
- Contains dietary fibre
- A good source of vitamin C
- A source of iron
Selection and Storage
Balanced length of shank and leaf, with rich green and crisp white colouring. Tiddly trimmed leaf and roots.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: ½ cup sliced - 69g
Calories: 23
| Average Quantity per serving | % Daily intake per serving | Average Quantity per 100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ/Cal) | 98/23 | 1% | 142/34 |
| Protein (g) | 1.2 | 2% | 1.8 |
| Fat, total (g) | 0.2 | 0.3% | 0.3 |
| - saturated (g) | trace | 0% | trace |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.2 | 1% | 4.6 |
| - sugars (g) | 3.2 | 4% | 4.6 |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 2.0 | 6% | 2.9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 4 | 0.2% | 6 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 10.4 | 26% RDI* | 15 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.4 | 12% RDI* | 2 |
| Folate (µg) | 17 | 8% RDI* | 24 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.1 | 6% RDI* | 0.15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 42.1 | 5% RDI* | 61 |
| Potassium (mg) | 193 | 280 | |
| Thiamin | trace | 0% RDI* | trace |
Percentage Daily Intakes are based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ. Your daily Intakes may be higher or lower depending on your energy needs. *Recommended Dietary Intake (Average Adult) Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables, 10th Edition, Plant & Food Research - 2014
