Scallion
What it is
Scallions are green onions used with their edible tops and bulbs. The selected USDA record includes both portions in the raw food.
What it does
The reference provides 207 micrograms of phylloquinone vitamin K, 18.8 mg of vitamin C and 2.6 g of fiber per 100 g. Vitamin K contributes to normal clotting.
Research context and ingredient forms
Using only the white portion or only the green tops can change the composition. The combined-portion reference should therefore be read as a food profile, not an exact measurement of every garnish.
Using this information
Weigh the edible portions actually used. A small garnish contributes only a fraction of the per-100-g amounts; include sauces or other dish ingredients separately.
Considerations
If you take warfarin, aim for consistent vitamin K intake and seek advice before making large dietary changes.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 32 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Protein | 1.83 g per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.19 g per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.34 g per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 20 mg per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 276 mg per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Sodium, Na | 16 mg per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 207 µg per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 18.8 mg per 100 g edible portion | Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw; Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a current brand label or clinical-outcome estimate.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin K: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements Fact Sheet
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Supports only the stated food identity or normal nutrient role; not proof of a food-specific treatment benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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