Calories in Onions, young green, tops only
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Onions, young green, tops only contains 27 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (6 g) provides about 2 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 130% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 22% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 15% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 27 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.47 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.17 g | 0.8% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 15 mg | 0.7% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 3.9 g | |
| Protein M | 0.97 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 200 µg | 22% |
| Vitamin C M | 13.4 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 156 µg | 130% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.088 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 30 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 4.3 mg | 0.8% |
| Calcium M | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron M | 0.51 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium M | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 25 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 159 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Selenium I | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 12%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 14%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.97 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.47 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.17 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium15 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.042 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.16 g |
| Glucose M | 1.6 g |
| Fructose M | 2.1 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.04 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.081 g |
| SFA 4:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 Z | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.011 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.085 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.034 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,400 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 858 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 92.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.51 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 112 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 4,000 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 30 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Onions
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 44 | 1.4 g | 10.2 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, dehydrated flakes Dried or dry | 349 | 9 g | 83.3 g | 0.46 g |
| Onions, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 0.85 g | 4 g | 0.09 g |
| Onions, yellow, sauteed Cooked | 123 | 0.95 g | 7.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw Raw | 32 | 1.8 g | 7.3 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, welsh, raw Raw | 34 | 1.9 g | 6.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Onions, sweet, raw Raw | 32 | 0.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.08 g |
| Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 42 | 1.4 g | 9.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 26 | 0.77 g | 6 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 0.79 g | 6.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 0.77 g | 6.6 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salsa, NFS | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Salsa, red | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Salsa, red, homemade | 34 | 1.4 g | 6.7 g | 0.19 g |
| Peppers, jalapenos | 26 | 0.86 g | 5.5 g | 0.38 g |
| Tomato and vegetable juice, low sodium | 22 | 0.6 g | 4.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Vegetable juice, BOLTHOUSE FARMS, DAILY GREENS | 31 | 0.49 g | 8.1 g | 0.04 g |
| Radishes, hawaiian style, pickled | 28 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Sprouts, NFS | 30 | 3 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in onions?
100 g of onions has 27 kcal. 1 tbsp (6 g): about 2 kcal. 1 stalk (12 g): about 3 kcal. 1 cup chopped (71 g): about 19 kcal.
How much protein is in onions?
Onions contains 0.97 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.058 g in 1 tbsp (6 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in onions?
Onions has 5.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 3.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in onions?
Onions contains 0.47 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.17 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does onions contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (130% DV), Vitamin A (22% DV) and Vitamin C (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in onions?
100 g contains 15 mg of sodium, 0.7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does onions have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, onions, young green, tops only has 27 kcal, while onion, raw has 40 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 170006. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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