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Protein-rich omelette with green onions, nutritious breakfast.
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 piece (medium) of Green onion omelette (120 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 140 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.8 g of carbs, 10.2 g of protein, 11.5 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
140
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
3.2g
· 1% DV
Protein
8.5g
· 17% DV
Fat
9.6g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0.7g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 26% · Fat 64%
Vitamins
B12
1.1µg · 46% DV
Biotin
13µg · 43% DV
Vitamin K
32µg · 27% DV
B5
1.1mg · 22% DV
Minerals
Selenium
11µg · 20% DV
Phosphorus
120mg · 17% DV
Iodine
18µg · 12% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
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.
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 140 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.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13.3:1).
Dry the washed green onions thoroughly and cook the omelette over medium heat. Very high heat can set the egg too quickly while encouraging the onions to release moisture.
Feta, cheddar, and cottage cheese all pair well with green onion. If using a salty cheese, reduce the added salt in the egg mixture.
Yes, it works well as a quick lunch or dinner with a salad, whole-grain bread, or yogurt. It can also be part of a balanced post-workout meal because it provides protein.
A large or oily omelette immediately before exercise may feel heavy for some people. Have a smaller serving a few hours beforehand, ideally with an easy-to-digest carbohydrate food if needed.
Eating it at night does not by itself cause weight gain; overall intake and portion habits matter more. People prone to reflux or indigestion may prefer a smaller, lightly cooked portion late in the day.
Store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use it within 3 to 4 days. Do not eat omelette that has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Yes, although the egg may become slightly rubbery or release some water after thawing. Freeze individual portions, thaw them in the refrigerator, and reheat thoroughly.
Raw green onions give a fresher, sharper flavor. Briefly sautéing them makes their taste milder, and the thicker white parts benefit most from being cooked first.
A green onion omelette is primarily egg-based and usually sets quickly in the pan. Tomato-based scrambled eggs are typically softer and wetter because tomatoes release liquid during cooking.
Anyone with an egg allergy should avoid this dish. Green onions may also worsen bloating, heartburn, or digestive discomfort in people sensitive to onions, irritable bowel syndrome, or reflux.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.