⏱ 60 min totalLeek Quiche
Per 1 serving · 94 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g19% of calories
- Carbs4.4g7% of calories
- Fat20g73% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
At a glance
One serving of Leek Quiche (94 g) has 242 calories, with 12 g of protein, 4.4 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (73% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), Vitamin A (24% DV) and Vitamin B12 (52% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 59% and 54% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein24%
- Vitamin A24%
- Vitamin B1252%
- Calcium26%
- Phosphorus33%
- Selenium26%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Choline17%
- Iron11%
- Zinc15%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat59%
- Cholesterol54%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ leek Leeks
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Butter
½ extra large Egg
¹⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
1 oz Swiss cheese
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2
Clean the leeks well to remove and debris.
- 3
Slice thinly and sauté in butter over medium heat until tender, 5-10 minutes.
- 4
Beat the eggs, cream, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- 5
Put about 3/4 of the cheese in a greased pie plate or quiche pan, evenly spread the leeks over the cheese.
- 6
Pour in the egg mixture; top with the remaining cheese.
- 7
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown on top. Let stand a few minutes before slicing.
- 8
Recipe inspired by: http://genaw.com/lowcarb/leek_quiche.html
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (94 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 217 μg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 9 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 25 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 52% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 92 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 263 mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 234 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 14 μg | 26% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 186 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.2 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 202 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.5 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.5 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 242 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 46minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 29minCycling (moderate)
- 20minRunning (6 mph)
- 34minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Leek Quiche?
One serving of Leek Quiche (1 serving) has 242 calories, which works out to 259 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Leek Quiche high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Leek Quiche keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 4 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 7% of calories.
How much sodium is in Leek Quiche?
167 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Leek Quiche?
1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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