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Nutritional Profile of Raw Onions - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 68 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Onions.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:

alpha-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for four additional nutrients:

Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Fluoride, F (Minerals)
Glucose (Carbohydrates)
Fiber, total dietary (Carbohydrates)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Vegetables and Vegetable Products) shows that it ranks sky-high (Top 10) for one nutrient:

alpha-Tocotrienol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for two additional nutrients:

Phytosterols (Other Micronutrients)
Glucose (Carbohydrates)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Raw Onions

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Raw Onions

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Onions

9.3%

0.1%

1.1%

89.1%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Onions

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Raw Onions

In food category: Vegetables and Vegetable Products

Carbohydrates (6)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	9.3 g	2.6 g	338	1608
Fiber, total dietary	1.7 g	481.9 mg	77	239
Fructose	1.3 g	365.7 mg	33	279
Glucose	2 g	558.5 mg	17	223
Sucrose	990 mg	280.7 mg	41	352
Sugars (Total incl. NLEA)	4.2 g	1.2 g	182	1252
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	13 mg	3.7 mg	613	2828
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	17 mg	4.8 mg	770	2498
Fatty Acids, total saturated	42 mg	11.9 mg	697	2765
Total Lipid (Fat)	100 mg	28.3 mg	433	1761
Saturated Fats (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)	4 mg	1.1 mg	191	1146
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	34 mg	9.6 mg	569	2242
Stearic Acid (18:0)	4 mg	1.1 mg	343	1687
Monounsaturated Fats (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	13 mg	3.7 mg	604	2799
Polyunsaturated Fats (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	13 mg	3.7 mg	704	2381
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	4 mg	1.1 mg	305	952
Amino Acids (19)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Alanine	21 mg	6 mg	204	941
Arginine	104 mg	29.5 mg	152	881
Aspartic Acid	91 mg	25.8 mg	248	960
Betaine	100 µg	28.3 µg	32	326
Cystine	4 mg	1.1 mg	98	492
Glutamic Acid	258 mg	73.1 mg	195	925
Glycine	25 mg	7.1 mg	167	978
Histidine	14 mg	4 mg	132	994
Isoleucine	14 mg	4 mg	196	1007
Leucine	25 mg	7.1 mg	242	1003
Lysine	39 mg	11.1 mg	213	954
Methionine	2 mg	0.6 mg	109	948
Phenylalanine	25 mg	7.1 mg	183	1017
Proline	12 mg	3.4 mg	185	1053
Serine	21 mg	6 mg	184	1045
Threonine	21 mg	6 mg	176	991
Tryptophan	14 mg	4 mg	78	451
Tyrosine	14 mg	4 mg	161	1023
Valine	21 mg	6 mg	216	1023
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	1.1 g	311.8 mg	408	1509
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	19 µg	5.4 µg	151	436
Folate, food	19 µg	5.4 µg	151	270
Folate, total	19 µg	5.4 µg	155	371
Niacin	116 µg	32.9 µg	735	2413
Pantothenic Acid	123 µg	34.9 µg	297	1062
Riboflavin	27 µg	7.7 µg	256	784
Thiamin	46 µg	13 µg	197	838
Vitamin B6	120 µg	34 µg	240	861
Vitamin C	7.4 mg	2.1 mg	368	549
Fat-soluble Vitamins (6)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	20 µg	5.7 µg	284	642
alpha-Tocotrienol	40 µg	11.3 µg	5	87
beta-Carotene	1 µg	0.3 µg	778	1165
Lutein + Zeaxanthin	4 µg	1.1 µg	579	1031
Phylloquinone	0.4 µg	0.1 µg	657	921
Vitamin A, IU	2 IU	0.6 IU	396	1036
Minerals (11)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	23 mg	6.5 mg	174	524
Copper, Cu	39 µg	11.1 µg	269	810
Fluoride, F	1.1 µg	0.3 µg	35	207
Iron, Fe	210 µg	59.5 µg	277	909
Magnesium, Mg	10 mg	2.8 mg	127	375
Manganese, Mn	129 µg	36.6 µg	287	901
Phosphorus, P	29 mg	8.2 mg	143	645
Potassium, K	146 mg	41.4 mg	415	752
Selenium, Se	0.5 µg	0.1 µg	99	693
Sodium, Na	4 mg	1.1 mg	447	1155
Zinc, Zn	170 µg	48.2 µg	147	912
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Choline	6.1 mg	1.7 mg	340	1095
Phytosterols	15 mg	4.3 mg	11	102
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	89.1 g	25.3 g	207	268
Other (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Ash	350 mg	99.2 mg	218	639
Kcal (Energy)	40 kcal	11.3 kcal	182	649
KJ (Energy)	166 kj	47.1 kj	224	996

Figure 2. Nutritional profile of raw onions with 68 nutrient values.

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Key Features Include

The yellow onion is the all-purpose onion, and perfect for most any dish
Great for slow-cooking, low heat dishes like soups, stews, stocks, risottos, and sauces
The yellow onion can be used as a substitute for any onion your recipe calls for
Sharp taste prepared raw, mild, sweet flavor when cooked

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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Onions

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
Slice, Thin	9.0 g	0.3 oz
Tbsp Chopped	10.0 g	0.4 oz
Slice, Medium (1/8" Thick)	14.0 g	0.5 oz
Slice, Large (1/4" Thick)	38.0 g	1.3 oz
Rings	60.0 g	2.1 oz
Small	70.0 g	2.5 oz
Medium (2-1/2" Dia)	110.0 g	3.9 oz
Cup, Sliced	115.0 g	4.1 oz
Large	150.0 g	5.3 oz
Cup, Chopped	160.0 g	5.6 oz

Figure 3. Common serving sizes of raw onions

80 Similar Vegetables or Vegetable Products

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Chopped Onions	No of Nutrients
Boiled Frozen Chopped Onions (With Salt, Drained)	60
Boiled Frozen Chopped Onions (Without Salt, Drained)	60
Unprepared Frozen Chopped Onions	55
Cooked Onions	No of Nutrients
Cooked Onions (As Ingredient)	38
Green Onions	No of Nutrients
Cooked Fresh Green Onions (Made With Fat)	49
Cooked Fresh Green Onions (Made Without Fat)	39
Cooked Fresh Green Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	49
Cooked Green Onions (Unspecified Form, Made With Fat)	49
Cooked Green Onions (Unspecified Form, Made Without Fat)	39
Cooked Green Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form)	49
Green Peppers & Onions	No of Nutrients
Cooked Green Peppers & Onions (Made With Butter)	50
Cooked Green Peppers & Onions (Made With Margarine)	47
Cooked Green Peppers & Onions (Made With Oil)	43
Cooked Green Peppers & Onions (Made With Unspecified Fat)	50
Cooked Green Peppers & Onions (Made Without Fat)	42
Cooked Green Peppers & Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	50
Mature Onions	No of Nutrients
Raw Mature Onions	38
Onions	No of Nutrients
Boiled Onions (With Salt, Drained)	62
Boiled Onions (Without Salt, Drained)	65
Canned Onions (Solids & Liquids)	59
Cooked Fresh Onions (Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Fresh Onions (Made With Margarine)	45
Cooked Fresh Onions (Made With Oil)	40
Cooked Fresh Onions (Made With Unspecified Fat)	48
Cooked Fresh Onions (Made Without Fat)	38
Cooked Fresh Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Cooked Frozen Onions (Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Frozen Onions (Made With Margarine)	45
Cooked Frozen Onions (Made With Oil)	39
Cooked Frozen Onions (Made With Unspecified Fat)	48
Cooked Frozen Onions (Made Without Fat)	37
Cooked Frozen Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Cooked Onions (Made With Unspecified Fat, Unspecified Form)	48
Cooked Onions (Unspecified Form, Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Onions (Unspecified Form, Made With Margarine)	45
Cooked Onions (Unspecified Form, Made With Oil)	39
Cooked Onions (Unspecified Form, Made Without Fat)	37
Cooked Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added, Unspecified Form)	48
Creamed Onions (Made From Fresh)	50
Creamed Onions (Unspecified Form)	50
Onions (Dehydrated Flakes)	62
Onions (For Use On A Sandwich)	38
Raw Red Onions	25
Raw Yellow Onions	24
Pearl Onions	No of Nutrients
Cooked Canned Pearl Onions	38
Cooked Fresh Pearl Onions	38
Cooked Frozen Pearl Onions	37
Cooked Pearl Onions (Unspecified Form)	48
Peas & Onions	No of Nutrients
Boiled Frozen Peas & Onions (With Salt, Drained)	62
Boiled Frozen Peas & Onions (Without Salt, Drained)	62

Figure 4. Similar vegetables and vegetable products 1 to 50.

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Peas & Onions	No of Nutrients
Canned Peas & Onions (Solids & Liquids)	55
Cooked Peas & Onions (Made With Butter)	49
Cooked Peas & Onions (Made With Margarine)	46
Cooked Peas & Onions (Made With Oil)	41
Cooked Peas & Onions (Made With Unspecified Fat)	49
Cooked Peas & Onions (Made Without Fat)	39
Cooked Peas & Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	49
Unprepared Frozen Peas & Onions	55
Spring Or Scallions Onions	No of Nutrients
Raw Spring Or Scallions Onions (Includes Tops & Bulb)	61
Sweet Onions	No of Nutrients
Raw Sweet Onions	57
Tomatoes & Onions	No of Nutrients
Cooked Tomatoes & Onions (Made With Butter)	49
Cooked Tomatoes & Onions (Made With Margarine)	46
Cooked Tomatoes & Onions (Made With Oil)	41
Cooked Tomatoes & Onions (Made With Unspecified Fat)	49
Cooked Tomatoes & Onions (Made Without Fat)	40
Cooked Tomatoes & Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	49
Welsh Onions	No of Nutrients
Raw Welsh Onions	58
White Onions	No of Nutrients
Raw White Onions	24
Whole Onions	No of Nutrients
Boiled Frozen Whole Onions (With Salt, Drained)	60
Boiled Frozen Whole Onions (Without Salt, Drained)	60
Unprepared Frozen Whole Onions	60
Yellow Onions	No of Nutrients
Sauteed Yellow Onions	66
Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions	No of Nutrients
Cooked Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions (Made With Butter)	48
Cooked Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions (Made With Fat)	48
Cooked Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions (Made With Margarine)	45
Cooked Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions (Made With Oil)	42
Cooked Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions (Made Without Fat)	41
Cooked Yellow Or Green Summer Squash & Onions (Unspecified If Cooking Fat Added)	48
Young Green Onions	No of Nutrients
Raw Young Green Onions	39
Young Green Onions (Tops Only)	60

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