Onions belong to the Allium family of plants, which also includes chives, garlic, and leeks. These vegetables have characteristic pungent flavors and some medicinal properties.

Nutritional Information

Onions are a nutrient-dense food, meaning that they are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants while being low in calories

One cup of chopped onion Contains:

• 64 calories
• 14.9 grams (g) of carbohydrate
• 0.16 g of fat
• 0 g of cholesterol
• 2.72 g of fibre
• 6.78 g of sugar
• 1.76 g of protein