Onion Facts:
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Cup - Chopped
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 6mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Sugars 7g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
20%
Calcium
4%
Iron
2%
Vitamin K
1%
Thiamin
5%
Riboflavin
3%
Niacin
1%
Vitamin B6
10%
Folate
8%
Pantothenic Acid
2%
Magnesium
4%
Phosphorus
5%
Potassium
7%
Zinc
2%
Copper
3%
Manganese
10%
Selenium
1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
PQ (Protein Quality) x PDCAAS (Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score) - 16
Additional Contents
- alliin
- thiols
- lutein
- allicin
- tannins
- flavonols
- cepaenes
- myricetin
- quercetin
- zeaxanthin
- kaempferol
- phytosterols
- allyl sulfides
- anthocyanins
- beta-carotene
- thiosulfinates
Potential Health Benefits
- powerful anti-cancer properties
- increased connective tissue health boost
- immune system health boost
- anti-inflammatory properties
- improved blood glucose management
- improved cholesterol management
- anti-bacterial properties
- body detoxifier
- antioxidant
Potential Athletic Benefits
- Increase immune system health and response to post-workout vulnerabilities.
- Help detox away heavy metals and stored wastes from muscle tissue.
- Help protect against cancer risk from excessive oxidative stress levels.
- Used by ancient athletes to prepare for competition and still reins true for today.
Glycemic Index Rank
10 out of 100
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low Glycemic | less than 55 |
Food Sensitivity Rank
<1 to 1 ratio
| Rank | Value |
|---|---|
| Low for Fructose Sensitivity | less than 1 (fructose to glucose ratio) |
Onions have been a popular superfood all throughout history. They help to ward off colds, cancer, and disease, in addition, they may act as powerful nutrient rich combatants of aging. Onions may be used as an anti-microbial treatment, anti-inflammatory remedy, and glucose management food. They may also be consumed regularly with minimal to no side effects (given you are not allergic, intolerant, or reactive in any way).
- Anti-Bacterial Activity of Polyphenols
- Onion and Garlic Use and Human Cancer
- Food Content, Processing, Absorption and Metabolism of Onion Flavonoids
- Garlic and Onions: Their Effect on Eicosanoid Metabolism and its Clinical Relevance
- Higher Bioaccessibility of Iron and Zinc from Food Grains in the Presence of Garlic and Onion
789kcal/serving
615kcal/serving
tannins
are organic antioxidant biomolecules that may carry potent anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Tannins are also known for their ability to improve dental hygiene and reduce plaque build-up on teeth. Tannins do however possess strong staining properties.
Sources include: USDA
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