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Low-calorie aromatic green herb
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (chopped) of Green sigan herbs (30 g) has 10 calories. That works out to 32 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0.8 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 93 µg of Vitamin K covers 78% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (chopped) · 30 g
10
KCAL / 30G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.8g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 55% · Protein 29% · Fat 16%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (chopped) | 30 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 8 g | 3 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 15 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 20 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 35 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 40 g | 13 kcal |
| 2 cup (chopped) | 60 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 75 g | 24 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 32 kcal |
Calculated from 32 calories per 100 g.
Keep green sigan herbs unwashed in the refrigerator, loosely wrapped in a slightly damp paper towel. Wash them just before use; storing them wet can make the leaves soften and spoil sooner.
Yes. Chop green sigan herbs and freeze them in an airtight container. They will lose their crisp texture after thawing, so add them to soups, eggs, or cooked dishes rather than using them raw.
Green sigan herbs are used like young green onions, but the names may refer to different local varieties. They are not the same as chives, which have finer leaves and a milder onion flavor.
You can eat the green leaves and the tender pale base of green sigan herbs. Trim off roots and dried ends, then slice the usable parts into salads, soups, or egg dishes.
Rinse green sigan herbs under cool running water, separating the leaves so dirt can wash away. Trim the roots and damaged tips, then dry the herbs before chopping to avoid diluting a dish.
Yes, green sigan herbs can be eaten raw or cooked. Add them raw to salads, dips, and sandwiches, or stir them into hot food near the end of cooking to keep their fresh flavor.
Add chopped green sigan herbs near the end of cooking soup. A short time in the hot broth softens them while preserving more of their fresh, onion-like aroma than prolonged simmering.
Yes, green sigan herbs can replace chives when a stronger, more onion-like flavor is welcome. Chop them finely and start with a smaller amount, since their taste may be more pronounced.
Sometimes, green sigan herbs with intact roots can produce new green growth when placed in water or planted in soil. Regrowth varies, and the new leaves may be less vigorous than a fresh plant.
Green sigan herbs often become slimy when trapped moisture speeds up spoilage. Discard slimy or foul-smelling portions, and store fresh herbs unwashed with a dry or lightly damp paper towel.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
93µg · 78% DV
Vitamin C
10.2mg · 11% DV
Vitamin A
87µg · 10% DV
Folate
23.4µg · 6% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Iron
0.81mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Potassium ⭐
123mg · 4% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 10 calories in 1 cup (chopped) (30 g):
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Green sigan herbs are leafy greens used chiefly to add aroma to a dish. The name does not clearly identify a widely recognised plant or place of origin, so it is best not to assume a specific variety.
Treat them like a fresh culinary herb: chop a little into salads, eggs, soups or a yogurt dressing, and adjust to taste. Their flavour is aromatic, while their nutritional profile is light; 100 g provides 32 calories and 3.2 g of fibre. They work well with lemon and olive oil, and adding them near the end of cooking can help preserve their fresh character.
Very 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.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.06g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.5:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.