All About Onions

The extensive health benefits of onions are frequently overlooked or even unknown. Studies reveal the onion as an all-encompassing multi-talent; from supporting brain fitness and preventing cancer to fighting anxiety and depression it also acts as a natural probiotic and sleeping pill.

On this page we’ve gathered together some of the essential facts about the make-up of the humble onion.

Fibre
High in dietary fibre

Low in calories
36cal/100g

Sugar
5.6g/100g

Starch
nil

Fat Content
nil

Cholesterol
nil

Protein
1.2g/100g

Carbohydrate
7.9g/100g

Essential minerals
potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, folic acid, selenium and zinc

Vitamins
Vitamin B and high in Vitamin C