Are Onions good for you?

Vitamin C

Boosts Immune System

Helps protect cells, prevent illness and fight off infection.

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Nutrients

Nutritional value in half an onion...
(% RDA in 55g)

A good amount of...

Vitamin C

10.18

A small amount of...

Energy

1.10

Protein

1.21

Carbohydrate

1.98

Fiber

3.12

Sugars

7.77

1.81

2.04

2.90

2.29

1.34

3.16

Riboflavin

1.35

Vitamin B6

5.50

Folate

2.61

A tiny amount of

Iron

0.78

Sodium

0.09

0.48

0.11

0.29

0.12

Absent Nutrients: Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Fatty acids, Cholesterol, Caffeine

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) % shown for adult females, as published by the NHS (UK).

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Can I eat too many Onions?

Too much Vitamin C can cause extended trips to the restroom.