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Nutritional Profile of Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
We got 60 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Young Green Onions (Tops Only).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks well (Top 250) for 11 nutrients.
Most notable of them being
- Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Water (Water)
- Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Behenic Acid (22:0) (Saturated Fats)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks decently (Top 500) for 12 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) (Saturated Fats)
- beta-Carotene (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
- Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks great (Top 10) for four nutrients.
These are
- Myristoleic Acid (14:1) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Lignoceric Acid (24:0) (Saturated Fats)
- Palmitoleate (16:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for seven additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Fructose (Carbohydrates)
- Oleate (18:1 c) (Monounsaturated Fats)
- alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) (Saturated Fats)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| Carbohydrates (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 5.7 g | 1.6 g | 564 | 1956 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 1.8 g | 510.3 mg | 76 | 237 |
| Fructose | 2.1 g | 601 mg | 11 | 219 |
| Glucose | 1.6 g | 464.9 mg | 24 | 248 |
| Sucrose | 160 mg | 45.4 mg | 72 | 434 |
| Sugars (Total incl. NLEA) | 3.9 g | 1.1 g | 207 | 1285 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 42 mg | 11.9 mg | 584 | 2799 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 121 mg | 34.3 mg | 668 | 2394 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 165 mg | 46.8 mg | 598 | 2642 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 470 mg | 133.2 mg | 384 | 1704 |
| Saturated Fats (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Arachidic Acid (20:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 26 | 225 |
| Behenic Acid (22:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 19 | 182 |
| Capric Acid (10:0) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 83 | 509 |
| Heptadecanoic Acid (17:0) | 2 mg | 0.6 mg | 14 | 321 |
| Lauric Acid (12:0) | 6 mg | 1.7 mg | 94 | 704 |
| Lignoceric Acid (24:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 9 | 104 |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 184 | 1139 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 85 mg | 24.1 mg | 518 | 2191 |
| Pentadecanoic Acid (15:0) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 5 | 172 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 23 mg | 6.5 mg | 324 | 1668 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (5) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristoleic Acid (14:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 2 | 200 |
| Oleate (18:1 c) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 12 | 898 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 583 | 2778 |
| Palmitoleate (16:1 c) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 9 | 499 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 85 | 979 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Linolenic Acid, ALA (18:3 n-3) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 13 | 448 |
| cis-Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6 c,c) | 81 mg | 23 mg | 16 | 947 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 81 mg | 23 mg | 636 | 2313 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 40 mg | 11.3 mg | 269 | 916 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 970 mg | 275 mg | 421 | 1522 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 140 | 425 |
| Folate, food | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 140 | 259 |
| Folate, total | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 143 | 357 |
| Niacin | 330 µg | 93.6 µg | 623 | 2203 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 138 µg | 39.1 µg | 285 | 1047 |
| Riboflavin | 26 µg | 7.4 µg | 257 | 785 |
| Thiamin | 30 µg | 8.5 µg | 213 | 854 |
| Vitamin B6 | 88 µg | 24.9 µg | 272 | 893 |
| Vitamin C | 13.4 mg | 3.8 mg | 309 | 489 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 265 | 622 |
| beta-Carotene | 2.4 mg | 680.4 µg | 298 | 342 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin | 858 µg | 243.2 µg | 307 | 415 |
| Phylloquinone | 156 µg | 44.2 µg | 205 | 229 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 4k IU | 1.1k IU | 105 | 185 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 296 | 511 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 52 mg | 14.7 mg | 145 | 495 |
| Copper, Cu | 31 µg | 8.8 µg | 277 | 818 |
| Iron, Fe | 510 µg | 144.6 µg | 243 | 875 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 16 mg | 4.5 mg | 107 | 345 |
| Manganese, Mn | 150 µg | 42.5 µg | 270 | 880 |
| Phosphorus, P | 25 mg | 7.1 mg | 147 | 649 |
| Potassium, K | 159 mg | 45.1 mg | 403 | 739 |
| Selenium, Se | 0.5 µg | 0.1 µg | 99 | 693 |
| Sodium, Na | 15 mg | 4.3 mg | 433 | 1136 |
| Zinc, Zn | 200 µg | 56.7 µg | 144 | 908 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Choline | 4.3 mg | 1.2 mg | 358 | 1113 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 92.3 g | 26.2 g | 71 | 114 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 510 mg | 144.6 mg | 205 | 620 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 27 kcal | 7.7 kcal | 195 | 662 |
| KJ (Energy) | 112 kj | 31.8 kj | 271 | 1050 |
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Common Serving Sizes Of Young Green Onions (Tops Only)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Tbsp | 6.0 g | 0.2 oz |
| Stalk | 12.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| Cup Chopped | 71.0 g | 2.5 oz |
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