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

Sweet is one of the five main tastes. It has smooth and round notes in its flavor profile. Sweet is a naturally occurring flavor in many foods, including fruits, berries, winter squashes, sugarcane, and honey. The sweet taste in these foods is due to a higher sugar content. Sweetness is characteristic of desserts and is used as an accent in savory foods.

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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.

Onion Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup (sliced)115g

Cup (sliced)Onion
Amount Per Serving% Daily Value
Calories46kcal2%
Fats0g0%
Sat. fats0g0%
Mono. Fats0g0%
Trans fatsN/A
Carbs11g4%
Sugars5g10%
Fiber
2g
7%
Proteins1g1%
CholesterolN/A
Sodium5mg0%

Healthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Onion?

1 Cup (sliced) of Onion contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Onion?

1 Cup (sliced) of Onion contains 11 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Onion?

1 Cup (sliced) of Onion contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Onion?

1 Cup (sliced) of Onion contains 19 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (sliced) of Onion?

There are 46 calories in 1 Cup (sliced) of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (chopped) of Onion?

There are 64 calories in 1 Cup (chopped) of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon (chopped) of Onion?

There are 4 calories in 1 Tablespoon (chopped) of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Large of Onion?

There are 60 calories in 1 Large of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Large slice of Onion?

There are 15 calories in 1 Large slice of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Medium of Onion?

There are 44 calories in 1 Medium of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Medium slice of Onion?

There are 6 calories in 1 Medium slice of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Small of Onion?

There are 28 calories in 1 Small of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Thin slice of Onion?

There are 4 calories in 1 Thin slice of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Ring of Onion?

There are 2 calories in 1 Ring of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Onion?

There are 11 calories in 1 oz of Onion.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Onion?

There are 181 calories in 1 pound of Onion.

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