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Scallion nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Scallion

Scallion
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 32 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 32
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 4.74 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 tbsp chopped (6 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -5 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 7mg
TOP 19% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 81% of foods
TOP 20% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 80% of foods
TOP 26% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 74% of foods
TOP 27% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 73% of foods
TOP 30% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 70% of foods

Scallion calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 32
Calories in 1 tbsp chopped 2 6 g
Calories in 1 large 8 25 g

Scallion Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
32

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4% 4%
Calcium: 72 mg of 1,000 mg 7%
Iron: 1.48 mg of 8 mg 19%
Magnesium: 20 mg of 420 mg 5%
Phosphorus: 37 mg of 700 mg 5%
Potassium: 276 mg of 3,400 mg 8%
Sodium: 16 mg of 2,300 mg 1%
Zinc: 0.39 mg of 11 mg 4%
Copper: 0.083 mg of 1 mg 9%
Manganese: 0.16 mg of 2 mg 7%
Selenium: 0.6 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 5.7 mg of 550 mg 1%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
72 mg
TOP 27%
Potassium
276 mg
TOP 42%
Iron
1.48 mg
TOP 49%
Manganese
0.16 mg
TOP 55%
Copper
0.083 mg
TOP 61%
Magnesium
20 mg
TOP 61%
Zinc
0.39 mg
TOP 75%
Phosphorus
37 mg
TOP 81%
Sodium
16 mg
TOP 82%
Selenium
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
Choline
5.7 mg
TOP 91%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Vitamin A: 997 IU of 5,000 IU 20%
Vitamin E : 0.55 mg of 15 mg 4%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 18.8 mg of 90 mg 21%
Vitamin B1: 0.055 mg of 1 mg 5%
Vitamin B2: 0.08 mg of 1 mg 6%
Vitamin B3: 0.525 mg of 16 mg 3%
Vitamin B5: 0.075 mg of 5 mg 2%
Vitamin B6: 0.061 mg of 1 mg 5%
Folate: 64 µg of 400 µg 16%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 207 µg of 120 µg 173%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin A
997 IU
TOP 19%
Vitamin C
18.8 mg
TOP 20%
Folate
64 µg
TOP 31%
Vitamin K
207 µg
TOP 41%
Vitamin E
0.55 mg
TOP 55%
Vitamin B1
0.055 mg
TOP 69%
Vitamin B2
0.08 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B6
0.061 mg
TOP 75%
Vitamin B3
0.525 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B5
0.075 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 8% 88%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.83 g of 50 g
4%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.19 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
7.34 g of 300 g
2%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
89.83 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.81 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Threonine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Valine Histidine 22% 21% 17% 12% 14% 6% 11% 14% 14%
Tryptophan: 20 mg of 280 mg 7%
Threonine: 72 mg of 1,050 mg 7%
Isoleucine: 77 mg of 1,400 mg 6%
Leucine: 109 mg of 2,730 mg 4%
Lysine: 91 mg of 2,100 mg 4%
Methionine: 20 mg of 1,050 mg 2%
Phenylalanine: 59 mg of 1,750 mg 3%
Valine: 81 mg of 1,820 mg 4%
Histidine: 32 mg of 700 mg 5%

Fat type information

24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g

Fiber content ratio for Scallion

32% 35% 33%
Sugar: 2.33 g
Fiber: 2.6 g
Other: 2.41 g

All nutrients for Scallion per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 32kcal 2% 93% 1.5 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.83g 4% 79% 1.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.19g 0% 88% 175.3 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 18.8mg 21% 20% 2.8 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 4.74g N/A 58% 11.4 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 7.34g 2% 54% 3.8 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 1.48mg 19% 49% 1.8 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 72mg 7% 27% 1.7 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 276mg 8% 42% 1.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 20mg 5% 61% 7 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 2.33g N/A 58% 3.8 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 2.6g 10% 30% 1.1 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.08mg 9% 61% 1.7 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.39mg 4% 75% 16.2 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 37mg 5% 81% 4.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 16mg 1% 82% 30.6 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 997IU 20% 19% 16.8 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 6% 34%
Vitamin E 0.55mg 4% 55% 2.7 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 0.6µg 1% 88%
Manganese 0.16mg 7% 55%
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 5% 69% 4.8 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 6% 73% 1.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.53mg 3% 77% 18.2 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 2% 91% 15.1 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.06mg 5% 75% 2 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 207µg 173% 41% 2 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 64µg 16% 31% Equal to Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.03g 0% 88% 184.2 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g N/A 87% 362.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.07g N/A 87% 637.5 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0% 92% 15.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.07mg 0% 92% 10 times less than BeefBeef
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0% 92% 11.9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.11mg 0% 92% 22.3 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.09mg 0% 91% 5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.02mg 0% 93% 4.8 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0% 93% 11.3 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.08mg 0% 93% 25 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.03mg 0% 93% 23.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 32
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
1%
Sodium 16mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 72mg 7%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 276mg 8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Scallion nutrition infographic

Scallion nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/nutrients

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