【How-to】Are green shallots and spring onions the same

The white part of green onions is crunchy, like an onion, while the green part is thicker and coarser than chives. Flavor: This is the main difference between the two: Green onions have an astringent, onion-y flavor; chives, meanwhile, are much milder. Therefore, chives are herbs and green onions are vegetables.