Leek
Vegetables · Alliums
Separate the raw white bulb from the raw dark green leaves. Their reference portions differ, so a mixed portion of leek cannot simply use the green-leaf allowance. See Leek (White Bulb), Leek (Dark Green Leaves Only). Select only a preparation that matches your food.
Serving sizes for leek
Verification pending for this broad entry. Use the matching specific food for portion guidance; these legacy figures are not a shared allowance for every preparation.
Reference portions
Select an amount or rating to update your portion. These are reference portions, not exact cut-offs or recommended intakes.| Serving | Amount | FODMAP rating |
|---|---|---|
| Reference portion | Not available | |
| Small amount (leaves only) | ||
| 1/4 leek with bulb |
Is leek low FODMAP?
Separate the raw white bulb from the raw dark green leaves. Their reference portions differ, so a mixed portion of leek cannot simply use the green-leaf allowance. This broad entry does not establish a verified portion for every food covered by its name.
Leek and IBS: what to know
For leek, keep the exact form and amount in mind. Check the complete ingredient list for the exact product; a gluten-free or sugar-free label is not a portion-specific FODMAP assessment. Monash: ingredient labels and FODMAPs. This public source supplies background, not verification of the numerical table.
Gut-friendly ways to eat leek
Separate the raw white bulb from the raw dark green leaves. Their reference portions differ, so a mixed portion of leek cannot simply use the green-leaf allowance. See Leek (White Bulb), Leek (Dark Green Leaves Only). Select only a preparation that matches your food.
Frequently asked questions
Which preparation should I choose?
Separate the raw white bulb from the raw dark green leaves. Their reference portions differ, so a mixed portion of leek cannot simply use the green-leaf allowance. See Leek (White Bulb), Leek (Dark Green Leaves Only). Select only a preparation that matches your food.
Can these preparations share one portion table?
Use the reference for the exact preparation. The existing broad table has not been verified for all of the foods covered by its name.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash: ingredient labels and FODMAPs
Supports checking formulations and distinguishing gluten-free claims from low FODMAP; does not verify this product or its numerical portions.