Leeks
View the composition, freezing properties (FPDF, PAC), and relative sweetness (POD) of this ingredient.
Composition
Leeks is made up of 79.2% water, 3.1% fat, 4.1% sugars, and 0% alcohol.
| Water | 79.2% |
| Fat | 3.05% |
| Sugars | 4.07% |
| Alcohol | 0% |
Total solids
20.8%
Freezing properties
Certain ingredients lower the freezing point of water, which is what makes ice cream soft and scoopable.
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Freezing point depression factor
(Also known as PAC)
6.3%
Similar to 6.3 g of sucrose dissolved in 100g of water
Sweetness
Leeks is 4.07% as sweet as table sugar.
Relative sweetness
(Also known as POD)
4.07%
Nutrition
Leeks has 88 kcal per 100g. These calories are derived from 4.1 g of sugars, 3.1 g of fat, 14.7 g of carbohydrates, and 1.6 g of protein.
| Energy | 88 kcal |
| Fat | 3.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.7 g |
| Sugars | 4.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Protein | 1.6 g |