What is Red Onion? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Red Onion?

The red onion is a type of onion and a bulb vegetable, meaning its bulb and not its leaves are eaten. Onions come in many varieties, including white, yellow and red. The onion is usually round and has a thin dry skin around its juicy layers. The skin is a purple/red tone as is the flesh. The body of the onion is made of multiple round layers, that get smaller towards the center. The flavor of onions are sharp and sweet when raw, with an astringent taste. When cooked, these flavors mellow and the sweetness emerges. Onion are a very common flavoring and ingredient for many savory dishes.

What does Red Onion Taste Like?

Sweet

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red onion

Red Onion Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Medium148g

Medium

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	44kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	N/A
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	11g	10%
Sugars	9g	51%
Fiber	3g	29%
Proteins	1g	4%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	4mg	0%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Red Onion?

1 Medium of Red Onion contains 1 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Red Onion?

1 Medium of Red Onion contains 11 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Red Onion?

1 Medium of Red Onion contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Red Onion?

1 Medium of Red Onion contains 2 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Medium of Red Onion?

There are 44 calories in 1 Medium of Red Onion.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Red Onion?

There are 9 calories in 1 oz of Red Onion.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Red Onion?

There are 136 calories in 1 pound of Red Onion.

How many calories are in 1 Cup (chopped) of Red Onion?

There are 48 calories in 1 Cup (chopped) of Red Onion.