Onions, raw
FDC 170000cup, chopped (160 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 67 · -26 vs Vegetables median67/100Good
On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Onions, raw is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 67 of 100. Within vegetables it ranks 49 of 60. It carries no standout micronutrients at the levels we track. Most of its 40 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
Protein 1.1 g · 10%Carb 9.3 g · 88%Fat 0.1 g · 2%
Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 4.2 g | |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | 3% |
| Total fat | 0.16 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6.4 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03 mg | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170000Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the vegetables median
Nutrient density67 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g1.1 vs 1.7 median
Fiber / 100 g1.7 vs 2.5 median
Sodium / 100 g4 vs 22 median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
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