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Green onion (green part only) Calories
Vitamin C, Vitamin K, low calorie, fresh flavor
In season: Spring · Summer
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Quick answer
1 piece (medium) of Green onion (green part only) (12 g) has 3 calories. That works out to 27 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0.3 g of fiber. Its 24.8 µg of Vitamin K covers 21% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Green onion (green part only) Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
27
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
5.7g
· 2% DV
Protein
1.8g
· 4% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
2.6g
· 9% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 23% · Fat 5%
Green onion (green part only) Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
Vitamin K
207µg · 173% DV
Vitamin C
18mg · 20% DV
Folate
64µg · 16% DV
Vitamin A
50µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Iron
2mg · 11% DV
Potassium ⭐
276mg · 8% DV
Calcium
72mg · 7% DV
Magnesium
20mg · 5% DV
How Nutritious Is Green onion (green part only)?
Nutrient density
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Green onion (green part only) Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Green onion (green part only)
To burn the 27 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Is Green onion (green part only) Processed?
NOVA 1
Unprocessed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Green onion (green part only) Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Green onion (green part only) Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Green onion (green part only) Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Green onion (green part only)
How many calories are in the green part of green onion?
The green part of green onion contains 27 calories per 100 g. It also provides 1.8 g of protein, 5.7 g of carbohydrates, and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
Is the green part of green onion low glycemic?
Yes. The green part of green onion has a glycemic index of 15, which is considered low.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.