Vegetable Bulb Flavor Best Use
Green Onion No Mild Raw or cooked
Scallion No Mild Raw or cooked
Spring Onion Small bulb Medium Grilled, roasted, sautéed
Chives No Very mild Garnish
Can They Be Substituted?
Sometimes.
Green Onions and Scallions
These are interchangeable in nearly every recipe.
Spring Onions
Spring onions can replace green onions in cooked dishes, but they’ll provide a stronger onion flavor.
If eaten raw, they’re usually more pungent.
Chives
Chives should not replace green onions in recipes requiring large amounts of onion because they’re much milder.
However, they make an excellent garnish when you simply want a hint of onion flavor.
Nutritional Benefits
All four vegetables are nutritious despite being low in calories.
They provide:
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Folate
Fiber
Antioxidants
Potassium
Like other members of the onion family, they also contain sulfur compounds that contribute to their characteristic aroma and may offer health benefits as part of a balanced diet.
Which Part Should You Eat?
