Onions

Onions

Onions are members of the Allium family, and fall into two main categories-green onions and dry onions (mature onions covered with dry, papery skin).

The numerous members of this plant family include scallions, leeks, shallots and garlic as well as the individual onion varieties.

Onions are a rich source of phytonutrients including allyl sulfides and quercetin.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=1034*, 1521**, 1220***

*Onions,raw, **Onions, red, raw, ***Onions yellow, sauteed

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Peanuts, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose onions that are heavy for their size with dry, papery skins. Store in a cool, dry place with good air circulation for up to 2 months. Cut onions should be tightly wrapped, refrigerated and used within 4 days.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-slice(s) ONIONS,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 4

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.01 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.84 g	*
Sugars	0.38 g	*
Fiber	0.15 g	*
Protein	0.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	0.18 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0.67mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.01 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0.04 mg	0%
Folate	1.7 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.01 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	2.1 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.02 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.9 mg	0%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	2.6 mg	0%
Potassium	13.1 mg	0%
Selenium	0.05 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.36 mg	0%
Zinc	0.02 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0.09 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0.36 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).