Nutrition Information on Onion Powder
The spice onion powder is used in a variety of dishes. Overall, it is given a positive nutritional rating
Onions are normally available in two colour varieties.
a. Red onion,
b. White onions
Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 4% sugar, 1% protein, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat.
They contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid and numerous other nutrients in small amounts.
They are low in fats and in sodium. Dehydrated onions can be stored without refrigeration.
Dehydrated onions will keep for a long time and come in handy when a recipe calls for onions. |
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Raw Onions
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
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| Energy |
166 kJ (40 kcal) |
| Carbohydrates |
9.34 g |
| Sugars |
4.24 g |
| Dietary fiber |
1.7 g |
| Fat |
0.1 g |
| Protein |
1.1 g |
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| Vitamins |
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| Thiamine (B1) |
-4% |
0.046 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
-2% |
0.027 mg |
| Niacin (B3) |
-1% |
0.116 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
-2% |
0.123 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
-9% |
0.12 mg |
| Folate (B9) |
-5% |
19 μg |
| Vitamin C |
-9% |
7.4 mg |
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| Trace metals |
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| Calcium |
-2% |
23 mg |
| Iron |
-2% |
0.21 mg |
| Magnesium |
-3% |
10 mg |
| Manganese |
-6% |
0.129 mg |
| Phosphorus |
-4% |
29 mg |
| Potassium |
-3% |
146 mg |
| Zinc |
-2% |
0.17 mg |
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| Other constituents |
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| Water |
89.11 g |
| Fluoride |
1.1 µg |
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