Nutrition facts
Onion Calories
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May
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Onion: Onions are a staple food and they add flavour to savoury dishes. Onions are members of the Allium genus. Eating vegetables of the Allium genus like garlic and onions lowers risk of some stomach and colorectal cancers.
Nutrition Facts:
Amount Per Serving(94 grams)
Calories from Fat 1.6
Calories 41
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0.2g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 2.8mg
4%
Potassium 156mg
3%
Total Carbohydrates 9.5g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1.3g
Sugars 4.4g
Protein 1.3g
0%
Vitamin A
8.1%
Vitamin C
1.6%
Calcium
1.3%
Iron
Onion is enriched with Vitamin C help in regulating immune health, collagen production. Antioxidants present in onions helps in tissue repair and iron absorption. They are used to treat ailments like headache and mouth sores. Onions fight inflammation and decrease triglycerides and reduce cholesterol levels which in turn improves heart health. They are flavonoid rich and regulate high blood pressure.