Vegetable
Onions (spring or scallions, raw) Nutrition Facts
USDA description: Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
Per 100 g, Onions (spring or scallions, raw) provides 32 calories. A typical portion, 1 medium (15 g), has 5 calories, 0.3 g protein, 1.1 g carbs and 0 g fat.
- calories
- 32
- protein
- 1.8 g
- carbs
- 7.3 g
- fat
- 0.2 g
Per 100 g.
Calories and macros per serving
Serving weights are USDA's own for this record; each value is the per-100 g amount scaled to that weight. % = share of the FDA Daily Value.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugars |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 322% | 1.8 g4% | 7.3 g3% | 0.2 g<1% | 2.6 g9% | 2.3 g |
| 1 cup, chopped100 g | 322% | 1.8 g4% | 7.3 g3% | 0.2 g<1% | 2.6 g9% | 2.3 g |
| 1 tbsp chopped6 g | 2<1% | 0.1 g<1% | 0.4 g<1% | 0 g<1% | 0.2 g1% | 0.1 g |
| 1 large25 g | 8<1% | 0.5 g1% | 1.8 g1% | 0 g<1% | 0.7 g2% | 0.6 g |
| 1 medium4-1/8" long · 15 g | 5<1% | 0.3 g1% | 1.1 g<1% | 0 g<1% | 0.4 g1% | 0.3 g |
| 1 small3" long · 5 g | 2<1% | 0.1 g<1% | 0.4 g<1% | 0 g<1% | 0.1 g<1% | 0.1 g |
Calories in kcal. n/r = not reported for this food.
How Onions ranks among vegetables
Rank 1 = the most of that nutrient among the vegetables on CalorieExplorer. Per 200 kcal shows nutrient density: how much you get for the same calories.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 200 kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8 g#64 of 126 vegetables | 11 g#58 of 126 vegetables |
| Fiber | 2.6 g#41 of 115 vegetables | 16 g#38 of 115 vegetables |
| Potassium | 276 mg#54 of 126 vegetables | 1,725 mg#49 of 126 vegetables |
| Calcium | 72 mg#15 of 126 vegetables | 450 mg#14 of 126 vegetables |
| Iron | 1.5 mg#23 of 126 vegetables | 9.3 mg#14 of 126 vegetables |
| Magnesium | 20 mg#56 of 125 vegetables | 125 mg#47 of 125 vegetables |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg#50 of 123 vegetables | 118 mg#48 of 123 vegetables |
| Vitamin A | 50 µg#48 of 117 vegetables | 313 µg#47 of 117 vegetables |
Macronutrient Breakdown
Compared with the median of vegetables
Per 100 g; median of the 125 vegetables with a value.
- Calories
- Onions: 32 kcalmedian: 33 kcal
- Protein
- Onions: 1.8 gmedian: 1.8 g
- Carbs
- Onions: 7.3 gmedian: 7 g
- Fat
- Onions: 0.2 gmedian: 0.3 g
- Fiber
- Onions: 2.6 gmedian: 2.3 g
Vitamins and minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV | Per 1 medium (15 g) | %DV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g | <1% | 0 g | <1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | no DV | 0 g | no DV |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 16 mg | 1% | 2.4 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | 11 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 276 mg | 6% | 41 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 50 µg | 6% | 7.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 19 mg | 21% | 2.8 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.55 mg | 4% | 0.08 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 207 µg | 173% | 31 µg | 26% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.06 mg | 5% | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.08 mg | 6% | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.53 mg | 3% | 0.08 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 4% | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Folate (approx.) | 64 µg | 16% | 9.6 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% | 0 µg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 37 mg | 3% | 5.6 mg | <1% |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 5% | 3 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.39 mg | 4% | 0.06 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 1% | 0.09 µg | <1% |
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 9% | 0.01 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.16 mg | 7% | 0.02 mg | 1% |
Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central, FDC ID 170005 (SR Legacy, April 2018 final release). Values per 100 g as published in that record, imported 2026-03-13; serving weights from the same record, retrieved 2026-10-13.
% Daily Value: FDA Daily Values (2016 Nutrition Facts label rule, 21 CFR 101.9), adults and children 4+. Ranks compare the foods of the same category on this site. How we calculate.
Last updated . Values are averages for the food as described; brands, varieties and cooking change them. Not medical advice.