What is Onion? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Onion?

The onion is a bulb vegetable, meaning its bulb and not its leaves are eaten. Onions come in many varieties, including white, yellow and red. Shallots are small and mild onions. Vidalias are sweet, while red onions are strong and sharp. The onion is usually round and has a thin dry skin around its juicy layers. This skin depends in the color of the onion, as does the flesh. The flesh, or body of the onion is made of multiple round layers, that get smaller towards the center. The flavor of onions are sharp and sweet when raw, with an astringent taste. When cooked, these flavors mellow and the sweetness emerges. Onion are a very common flavoring and ingredient for many savory dishes.

What does Onion Taste Like?

Sweet

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a nat ...

Ingredients

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The onion is a bulb vegetable, meaning its bulb and not its leaves are eaten. Onions come in many varieti ...

Onion Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (chopped) (160g)
Amount Per Serving% DV
Calories64kcal3%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fats0g0%
Carbs15g5%
Sugars7g14%
Fiber
3g
11%
Proteins2g3%
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium6mg0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

Information is not verified and for reference purposes only. Contact vendor directly if you have any food allergies. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs may vary. See Nutrition

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