Packaging 500gms
Benefits
Onions belong to the Allium family of plants, which also includes chives, garlic, and leeks. These vegetables have characteristic pungent flavors and some medicinal properties.
Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that they are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while being low in calories.
One cup of chopped onion provides:
- 64 calories
- 14.9 grams (g) of carbohydrate
- 0.16 g of fat
- 0 g of cholesterol
- 2.72 g of fiber
- 6.78 g of sugar
- 1.76 g of protein
Onions are a good source of the following nutrients, according to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) and adequate intake (AI) values from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans:
| Nutrient | Percentage of daily requirement in adults |
| Vitamin C (RDA) | 13.11% for males and 15.73% for females |
| Vitamin B-6 (RDA) | 11.29–14.77%, depending on age |
| Manganese (AI) | 8.96% for males and 11.44% for females |
Onions also contain small amounts of:
- calcium
- iron
- folate
- magnesium
- phosphorus
- potassium
- the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur
Content Courtesy - Medical News Today