Calories in
onions, spring or scallions, raw
32 kcal per 100 g Onions, spring or scallions, raw contains 32 calories per 100 grams, or about 32 calories per cup, chopped. Per 100 g it provides 1.8 g protein, 7.3 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 76% carbohydrate, 19% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, chopped | 100.0 g | 32 | 1.8 g | 7.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 tbsp chopped | 6.0 g | 2 | 0.1 g | 0.4 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 large | 25.0 g | 8 | 0.5 g | 1.8 g | 0.0 g |
| 1 medium (4-1/8" long) | 15.0 g | 5 | 0.3 g | 1.1 g | 0.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup, chopped
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup, chopped |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 32 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 7.3 g |
| Fibre | 2.6 g | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 16.0 mg | 16.0 mg |
| Potassium | 276.0 mg | 276.0 mg |
| Calcium | 72.0 mg | 72.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 18.8 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 50.0 µg | 50.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 89.8 g | 89.8 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170005). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How onions, spring or scallions, raw compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, onions, spring or scallions, raw ranks 110 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 48% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 5.7 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off one cup, chopped (32 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 7 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in onions, spring or scallions, raw?
Onions, spring or scallions, raw contains 32 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 32 calories per cup, chopped. It also provides 1.8 g of protein, 7.3 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of onions, spring or scallions, raw?
By calories, onions, spring or scallions, raw is roughly 76% carbohydrate, 19% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup, chopped?
About 7 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the onions, spring or scallions, raw I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.