Onions are definitely nothing to cry over. In fact, this wonderful vegetable has layers and layers (pun intended) of health benefits just waiting to be exposed!
Onions are a nutrient dense food, meaning that, although they are very low in calories (think guilt-free eating that’s full of flavor), they are also high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
One cup of chopped onion contains (approximately):
64 calories
15 grams of carbohydrates
0 grams of fat
0 grams of cholesterols
3 grams of fiber
2 grams of protein
10% or more of the daily value for vitamin C, vitamin B6 and manganese
Onions also contain small amounts of calcium, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium and the antioxidants quercetin and sulfur
Onions are part of the allium family of vegetables and herbs, which also includes garlic, leeks, scallions and chives. Allium vegetables have been grown and used for thousands of years, not only for their distinctive and wonderful flavor, but also for their potent medicinal properties.
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