Onion
Good nutritional profile
Raw onion bulb.
Onion is used raw in salads and cooked as a flavor base for soups, sauces and stews. A 50 g portion, about half a medium onion, has 20 kcal and only small amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and fiber; about half of its carbohydrate is sugar. A medium onion weighs about 110 g, and fried onions absorb oil, which these values do not include.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.1g | 2.0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.1% |
| Carbs | 9.3g | 3.1% |
| Simple Sugars | 3.25g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 4.35g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 6.8% |
| Water | 89g | 3.6% |
| Calories | 40 | 1.8% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.04 | g | 0.2% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.02 | g | 0.2% |
| Omega-3 | 0.006 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.014 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 7.4 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin B1 | 0.046 | mg | 3.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.027 | mg | 2.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.12 | mg | 0.8% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.12 | mg | 7.1% |
| vitamin B9 | 19 | mcg | 4.8% |
| vitamin C | 7.4 | mg | 8.2% |
| vitamin E | 0.02 | mg | 0.1% |
| vitamin K | 0.4 | mcg | 0.3% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 23 | mg | 2.3% |
| iron | 0.21 | mg | 1.2% |
| magnesium | 10 | mg | 2.5% |
| phosphorus | 29 | mg | 4.1% |
| potassium | 146 | mg | 5.6% |
| sodium | 4 | mg | 0.2% |
| zinc | 0.17 | mg | 1.5% |
| copper | 0.039 | mg | 4.3% |
| manganese | 0.129 | mg | 5.6% |
| selenium | 0.5 | mcg | 0.9% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 14 | mg | 2.0% | 60% |
| Isoleucine | 14 | mg | 1.0% | 32% |
| Leucine | 25 | mg | 0.9% | 28% |
| Lysine | 39 | mg | 1.9% | 55% |
| Methionine limiting | 6 | mg | 0.6% | 18% |
| Phenylalanine | 39 | mg | 2.2% | 65% |
| Threonine | 21 | mg | 2.0% | 57% |
| Tryptophan | 14 | mg | 5.0% | 145% |
| Valine | 21 | mg | 1.2% | 36% |
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