Is using green onions better than yellow onions

[Lyric'sMommy]

The Atkins Carb counter book doesnt list green onions. Thanks.

[Elizellen]

Re: Is using green onions better than yellow onions

I think 'green onions' are the same as what we call 'spring onions' this side of the pond



If so one cup of chopped green onions has 7 grams of carbohydrates including 3 grams of fibre according to www.fitday.com making a net carb count of 4.

I m not sure what 'yellow onions' are as I haven't heard of them over here. but if they are more like this



Then according to www.fitday.com 'mature onions' have 14 total carbs including 3 grams fibre, making 11 net carbs per cup, so though allowed on induction most people would use them only in small amounts.

[Creek]

Re: Is using green onions better than yellow onions

We call them scallions here. They are much lower in carbs. I'm so glad you asked, because I love them. Thank you Elizellen!

[Elizellen]

Re: Is using green onions better than yellow onions

We call them scallions here.

Thanks for the translation, Creek

[Sherri]

Re: Is using green onions better than yellow onions

Hello,
They have a much lower GI (glycemic index) than yellow onions. Leeks are a better choice as well. Dr. A talks about the GI on page 78-84 DANDR. It's a great tool that I use.
www.glycemicindex.com to learn more about it.
Sherri