Onions (young green, tops only) nutrition facts
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100 grams of onions, young green, tops only contain 27 calories, 1 g of protein, 5.7 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin K (130% DV) and vitamin A (22% DV). Most of its calories (74%) come from carbs.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Calorie breakdown
Values shown for 100 g.
Rich in
- Vitamin K130%
- Vitamin A22%
- Vitamin C15%
% Daily Value per 100 g
Full nutrient profile
Amounts per 100 g. Change the serving size in the label above.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 200 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 13.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 156 µg | 130% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline | 4.3 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 159 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.5 µg | 1% |
Fats
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0.17 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | - |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.04 g | - |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.12 g | - |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 92.3 g | - |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | - |
| Alcohol | 0 g | - |
How it compares to other vegetables and vegetable products
| Per 100 g | Onions (young green, tops only) | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 | 63.7 | -58% |
| Protein | 0.97 g | 2.82 g | -66% |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.74 g | 12.5 g | -54% |
| Total fat | 0.47 g | 1.01 g | -54% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 3 g | -40% |
| Total sugars | 3.91 g | 3.34 g | +17% |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 157 mg | -90% |
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 170006. Daily Values are based on FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrient content can vary by variety, growing conditions and preparation.