How Many Calories Are In Scallions?

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 5 medium scallions
Calories 24	(100kJ)
Amount Per Serving	% Daily
Total Fat 0.2g	<1%
Saturated Fat <0.1g	<1%
Trans Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0g	0%
Sodium 12mg	<1%
Total Carbohydrate 5.5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 1.4g	0%
Calcium	<1%
Potassium 207mg	0%

At TFLA we strongly believe that weight loss requires you to take control of your daily meals, which usually means cooking your own meals. Cooking for weight loss requires that you know how many calories are in key food ingredients like scallions.

Often referred to as green onions, scallions are a key ingredient in Asian dishes like stir-fry. Scallions may be eaten raw or cooked, as they add layers of flavor to mild dishes like salads and soups. Keep reading to find out if this little bulb can help you shed the pounds.

Major Nutrients Found In Scallions

Using scallions is a good idea for those cooking for weight loss because they have almost no fat to speak of, no cholesterol and very little sodium. This is the kind of ingredient that adds plenty of taste to your favorite dishes without piling on the calories.

With 2 grams of fiber for every 5 scallions, you’re getting plenty of fiber per servings. Scallions also have limited sugar but enough nutrients to make it worth a taste. When you’re looking for a way to add taste to a dish, consider creative low-calorie options like scallions.

Storing/Selecting

Choose scallions that are a bright green color with strong stems that don’t bend. If any parts of the scallions are soft, soggy or bent choose another bunch of scallions. The bottoms of the scallions, the bulb, should be white in color. If it is yellow or brown, select another bunch.

Storing scallions can be tricky. Dry scallions with paper towels and wrap with a dry paper towel and place in airtight container like a plastic bag or container. This will keep the scallions fresh for up to a week. Store scallions in the vegetable crisper.

Eat It With:

Scallions work great as an ingredient in many different dishes from tacos to casseroles to salad. For some dishes you’ll find the white part of the scallions work best, while the green stems work best for stronger flavors.

Cooked or uncooked, scallions are a universal ingredient that you should integrate into your diet.