Onion Nutritional Value
Calories per 100 grams of raw onion:
- White onion: 40 kcal
- Green onion: 31 kcal
- Red onion: 40 kcal
Calories in fried onion:
The calorie content of fried onions can vary significantly depending on the amount of oil used, the cooking method, and the portion size.
- Fried onion in oil (1 tablespoon of oil per 100 g of onion): 150-200 kcal/100 g
- Fried onion in butter (1 tablespoon of butter per 100 g of onion): 200-250 kcal/100 g
Nutritional value of onion:
- Protein: 1.1 g
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.3 g
- Fiber: 2.6 g
Vitamins:
- Vitamin C: 17 mg (29% of the Daily Value)
- Vitamin B6: 0.15 mg (9% of the Daily Value)
- Vitamin K: 0.5 mcg (1% of the Daily Value)
- Folate: 15 mcg (4% of the Daily Value)
Minerals:
- Potassium: 393 mg (11% of the Daily Value)
- Manganese: 0.15 mg (8% of the Daily Value)
- Phosphorus: 30 mg (4% of the Daily Value)
- Calcium: 10 mg (1% of the Daily Value)
- Magnesium: 10 mg (3% of the Daily Value)
Other nutrients
- Sulfur compounds: Onions are rich in sulfur compounds, which have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
- Flavonoids: Onions contain flavonoids, which are antioxidants that protect cells from damage.
- Quercetin: Onions are rich in quercetin, a flavonoid with potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The nutritional value of onions can vary depending on the variety, growing conditions, and storage methods.