Vegetables

Onions, raw

FDC 170000cup, chopped (160 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 67 · -26 vs Vegetables median

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.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
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

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories40 kcal2%
Total fat0.1 g0%
Saturated fat0.04 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium4 mg0%
Carbohydrate9.3 g3%
Dietary fiber1.7 g6%
Sugars4.2 g
Protein1.1 g2%
Potassium146 mg3%
Calcium23 mg2%
Iron0.21 mg1%
Magnesium10 mg2%
Vitamin C7.4 mg8%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.02 mg0%

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FDC 170000

Original 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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