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Young green onion tops
Calories & nutrition facts
young green, tops only
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 27 kcal —
- Protein 1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 3.9 g 1%
- Fat 0.5 g 1%
- Saturated fat 0.2 g 1%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 3.9 g —
- Sodium 15 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 200 µg 22%
- Vitamin C 13.4 mg 15%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- 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 (B9) 30 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 4.3 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 52 mg 4%
- Iron 0.51 mg 3%
- Magnesium 16 mg 4%
- Phosphorus 25 mg 2%
- Potassium 159 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.2 mg 2%
- Copper 0.03 mg 3%
- Manganese 0.15 mg 7%
- Selenium 0.5 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 27 | 1 g | 3.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 6 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 × stalk | 12 g | 3 | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup chopped | 71 g | 19 | 0.7 g | 2.8 g | 0.3 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 12 g | 3 | 0.1 g | 0.5 g | 0.1 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 3 g | 1 | 0 g | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 18 g | 5 | 0.2 g | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 24 g | 6 | 0.2 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
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Questions about Young green onion tops
What are young green onion tops?
They are the hollow green leaves of an onion plant, cut above the white bulb. They taste mildly oniony and are usually chopped as a fresh garnish or added near the end of cooking.
Can you eat young green onion tops raw?
Yes. Rinse them well, trim away any wilted ends and slice the leaves finely; scatter them over soup, eggs, noodles or a baked potato just before serving.
How do you keep young green onion tops fresh?
Wrap the unwashed tops loosely in a slightly damp paper towel, put them in a container or bag and refrigerate; use them within a few days. For longer storage, slice and freeze them, then add them straight from frozen to hot dishes.
When should you add young green onion tops to a dish?
For a bright, fresh flavour, stir them in after taking the pan off the heat or use them as a topping. If you want a softer, sweeter taste, add them during the final minute or two of cooking.
What can you cook with young green onion tops?
Stir sliced tops through fried rice, scrambled eggs or a savoury pancake, or use them to finish noodle soup and baked potatoes. They also make a good fresh topping for tacos and dips.
Can you use young green onion tops instead of spring onions?
Yes, especially when a recipe uses the green part for garnish or a mild onion flavour. Young green onion tops are leaves only, so they do not replace the crisp white bulb when a recipe relies on its stronger flavour or texture.
Are young green onion tops nutritious?
They are a source of vitamin K and vitamin A; a typical tablespoon weighing 6 g provides 156 µg of vitamin K. Their vitamin C content is 13.4 mg per 100 g.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170006 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
