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Spring onion calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of spring onion contains 32 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat. It provides 2.6 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Spring onions are seasoning that happens to be a vegetable: a whole stalk costs about 5 calories, so they never need logging precision. The white end carries the bite, the green end the freshness. They are the free crunch in fried rice, tacos and salads.
Where the calories come from
Protein 19% Carbs 76% Fat 5%
How spring onion compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring onion | 32 kcal | 1.8 g | 7.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Spring onion / green onion | 32 kcal | 1.8 g | 7.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Crushed tomatoes, canned | 32 kcal | 1.6 g | 7.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, frozen | 33 kcal | 1.8 g | 7.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Yellow beans, frozen | 33 kcal | 1.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for spring onion
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 spring onion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | 4.8 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in spring onion
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 207 µg | 173% |
| Vitamin C | 18.8 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common spring onion servings
How many calories in a portion of spring onion — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small (5 g) | 1.6 kcal | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 0 g |
| 1 medium (15 g) | 4.8 kcal | 0.3 g | 1.1 g | 0 g |
| 1 large (25 g) | 8 kcal | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup, chopped (100 g) | 32 kcal | 2 g | 7 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spring onion?
Spring onion has 32 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 spring onion (15 g) has about 4.8 calories.
How much protein is in spring onion?
Spring onion contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 0.3 g per 1 spring onion.
How much sugar is in spring onion?
Spring onion contains 2.3 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is spring onion low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Spring onion has 7.3 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Are these spring onion calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170005 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
