The scientific name of onion is Allium cepa . Shallots and Garlic also belong to the same family. There are two types of onions ; they are
Spring Onions and Globe Onions. Most people use Globe Onions for cooking in their daily life.These onions consist of following nutritional values. Now just let us have a look at the nutritional value of onions.
Spring Onions and Globe Onions. Most people use Globe Onions for cooking in their daily life.These onions consist of following nutritional values. Now just let us have a look at the nutritional value of onions.
| Nutrients | Nutritive value |
| Energy | 40kcals |
| Sugars | 4.24gm |
| fat | 0.1gm |
| Protein | 1.1gm |
| Water | 89.11gm |
| Vit-A | 0.1microgm |
| Thiamine | 0.046mg |
| Potassium | 146mg |
| Sodium | 4mg |
| Calcium | 23mg |
| Iron | 0.2mg |
| Vit-C | 7.4mg |
Advantages:
Onions have very good medicinal values.In the olden days, the syrup made from onions and honey is used to cure cough.
Due to the high potassium content in it it is known to prevent high blood pressure.It is also known to prevent cancer.
Moreover, it is cholesterol free and fat free.
It is rich in fiber, potassium, Vitamin-C and water. It adds a lot of taste and flavor to the foods.
Disadvantage: The raw onions are known to produce some flatulence gas in the stomach but cooked onions do not produce any flatulence .
The pungent smell from the mouth after eating raw onions .
The other disadvantage is that all the calories that we receive from onions come from sugars.
