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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Onions, young green, tops only's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Excellent nutrient density 56/100
How many beneficial nutrients Onions, young green, tops only delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Onions, young green, tops only come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
74% from carbs
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Carbs 74%5.7 g per serving
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Fat 14%0.5 g per serving
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Protein 12%1.0 g per serving
What Onions, young green, tops only is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.7 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | |
| Starch | 0.0 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glucose | 2.1 g | — |
| Fructose | 2.7 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 21.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 43.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 3.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 6.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 45.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 12.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 18.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 43.0 mg | — |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 21.0 mg | — |
| gamma-Linolenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.0 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 200.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 13.4 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 156.3 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 30.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 4.3 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 52.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 16.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 25.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 159.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 15.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.5 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 0.5 g | — |
About Onions, young green, tops only
The onion (Allium cepa) is one of the most widely used vegetables in the world and the aromatic foundation of savory cooking on nearly every continent. Grown as a layered underground bulb, it comes in many forms, from sharp yellow and white onions to milder red and sweet varieties like Vidalia and Walla Walla, with green onions, scallions, and shallots as close relatives. Raw onion is pungent, crisp, and eye-watering, but slow cooking works a kind of magic, breaking down its sulfur compounds and coaxing out deep, jammy sweetness, which is why so many recipes begin with onions softening in the pan.
Naturally low in calories, they contribute fiber, vitamin C, folate, and beneficial sulfur and flavonoid compounds such as quercetin. Onions turn up almost everywhere, in soups, stir-fries, sauces, curries, salads, and crispy rings, and they caramelize beautifully for burgers and French onion soup. Store whole onions in a cool, dry, airy spot away from potatoes, where they keep for weeks, and chill them briefly before slicing to cut down on the tears.
Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Onions, young green, tops only?
There are 27 calories in 100 g of Onions, young green, tops only, or about 3 calories in 1 stalk (12 g).
How much protein is in Onions, young green, tops only?
Onions, young green, tops only contains 1.0 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Onions, young green, tops only?
Onions, young green, tops only has 5.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Onions, young green, tops only?
Onions, young green, tops only provides 0.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Onions, young green, tops only a good source of?
Onions, young green, tops only is an excellent source of Vitamin K (130% DV) and Vitamin A (RAE) (22% DV) and a good source of Vitamin C (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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