Sweet onion
A sweet onion is a variety of onion that is not pungent. Their mildness is attributable to their low sulfur content and high water content when compared to other onion varieties.
| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 133 kJ (32 kcal) |
7.55 g | |
| Sugars | 5.02 |
| Dietary fiber | 0.9 g |
0.08 g | |
0.8 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Thiamine (B1) | 4% 0.041 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1% 0.133 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 2% 0.098 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 10% 0.13 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 6% 23 μg |
| Vitamin C | 6% 4.8 mg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 2% 20 mg |
| Iron | 2% 0.26 mg |
| Magnesium | 3% 9 mg |
| Manganese | 4% 0.076 mg |
| Phosphorus | 4% 27 mg |
| Potassium | 3% 119 mg |
| Sodium | 1% 8 mg |
| Zinc | 1% 0.13 mg |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
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