
Green onion (scallion)
Rated by 11 diets
Diet Ratings
Green onions are very low in net carbs at approximately 1.5-2g per 100g. The white and light green parts are slightly higher in carbs than the dark green tops. Generous portions can be consumed without concern, making them excellent for garnishing and flavoring keto meals.
Whole plant food with no animal products or derivatives. Fresh allium vegetable fully compliant with vegan diet.
Green onions are unprocessed vegetables with minimal carbohydrate content and high nutrient density. The entire plant (white and green parts) was available to ancestral humans and provides beneficial sulfur compounds.
Green onions are versatile allium vegetables used throughout Mediterranean regions as garnish and ingredient. Low in calories, nutrient-dense, and support the plant-based foundation of the diet.
Plant-derived vegetable. Excluded from all carnivore diet tiers including the most permissive interpretations.
Whole, unprocessed vegetable with no excluded ingredients. Green onions are explicitly compliant as a vegetable.
Monash University rates green onions (white and light green parts) as low-FODMAP at 1 cup (100g) chopped. The dark green tops are lower in FODMAPs. Strict portion control required.
Green onions are a core DASH vegetable with negligible sodium, excellent source of vitamin K and potassium, and minimal calories. Ideal for adding flavor without salt.
Green onions are non-starchy vegetables with minimal carbs, excellent micronutrient profile, and anti-inflammatory compounds. Essentially unlimited in Zone meals. Ideal vegetable carb source with negligible glycemic impact.
Green onions contain quercetin and other polyphenols with anti-inflammatory properties. Low calorie, high micronutrient density. Allium family compounds support immune function. Excellent addition to anti-inflammatory meals.
Green onions are nutrient-dense, low-calorie flavor enhancers with fiber, vitamin K, and antioxidants. Excellent for adding taste to small portions without fat or sugar. High water content supports hydration. Works perfectly as a garnish or side vegetable for GLP-1 patients.
Controversy Index
Score range: 2–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.