Super source
Sugars
4.11 g · 8% DV target
A crisp and pungent allium that offers a sharp bite when raw and a mellow sweetness when charred, spring onions are a potent source of protective sulfur compounds and essential vitamins.
Spring onions contain bioactive sulfur compounds and flavonoids that are consistently linked to a reduced risk of gastrointestinal cancers, including gastric and colorectal types .49
The green leaves of the plant are more nutrient-dense than the white bulbs, providing higher concentrations of vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C, as well as carotenoids (pigments that support eye and skin health) .2
Spring onions contribute to cardiovascular health through a combination of dietary fiber, potassium, and phenols (antioxidant plant compounds) that help manage blood pressure and oxidative stress .45
Early research suggests that the specific sulfides found in Allium vegetables like spring onions may play a role in preventing neurological disorders and inflammatory conditions, though more human trials are needed .69
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
4.11 g · 8% DV target
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Store in a perforated bag in the crisper drawer.
Best if roots are kept slightly damp.
Low water footprint and high yield per hectare make alliums environmentally efficient.
Spring onions and scallions are often the same species, Allium fistulosum, which is unique among onions for never forming a true bulb regardless of how long it grows.