Onions
Onions are a type of vegetable commonly used in breads, chutneys, pickles, relishes, curries, and much more!
The flavor profile for onions can be described as piquant and sweet.
Onions contain over 14+ nutrients including 6 vitamins and 8 minerals. Onions are also low in sodium, trans fat free, and saturated fat free.
Vegan
Vegetarian
Paleo
Gluten Free
Uses For Onions
There are 16 uses for onions. Find your use and start enjoying this tasty food today!
- Breads.
- Chutneys, Pickles, Relishes.
- Curries.
- Dips, Spreads, Salsas.
- Dressings, Marinades.
- Grain Dishes.
- Herb Blends, Rubs.
- Pastas.
- Pizza, Calzones.
- Salads.
- Sandwiches, Burgers.
- Sauces.
- Soups, Stews.
- Stir-fries.
- Stocks.
- Stuffing.
Tips
Great ideas for purchasing, storing, and consuming onions.
- When shopping for onions, look for firm bulbs that have smooth skins. They are fresh and taste great.
- Store onions away from heat, light, and moisture to keep them longer. Onions can be stored in mesh bags in a cool basement or cellar.
- To keep your chopped onion fresh longer, sprinkle it with lemon juice before putting it into the fridge.
- Onions can be served over salads or as an appetizer dip with breadsticks or crackers.
- They also add a bold flavor to sandwiches, salads, soups, and stir-fries.
Popular Varieties
Popular varieties of onions include: yellow onions, white onions, sweet onions, red or purple onions, pearl onions, onion powder, and green onions (scallions).
Nutrition
Checkout the facts and figures to see how wealthy onions are.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
Serving size
Sweet Onions - Fresh
100 Grams
100 Grams
Amount per serving
Calories
per serving
32
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 8mg
0%
Amount/serving
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate 8g
6%
Dietary Fiber 1g
3%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 1g
2%
Vitamin B6 10%
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Copper 7%
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Folate 6%
·
Vitamin C 6%
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Manganese 4%
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Phosphorous 4%
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Thiamin 4%
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Magnesium 3%
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Potassium 3%
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Calcium 2%
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Pantothenic Acid 2%
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Riboflavin 2%
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Zinc 2%
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Choline 1%
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Iron 1%
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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Highlights
- Low in sodium.
- Good source of 1 micronutrient.