Onion

Onion is a term used for many plants in the genus Allium. They are known by the common name "onion" but, used without qualifiers, it usually refers to Allium cepa. Allium cepa is also known as the "garden onion" or "bulb" onion. It is grown underground by the plant as a vertical shoot that is used for food storage, leading to the possibility of confusion with a tuber, which it is not. Allium cepa is known only in cultivation, but related wild spe... more

Scientific name:

  • Allium cepa

Rank:

Also known as:

  • Garden onion,
  • Onions,
  • Onions, raw

Organism Classification

Higher classification:

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Food & Drink

Recipes:

Recipe Quantity
  • 1

Nutrients per 100g:

Nutrient Quantity per 100g
  • 1.1 g (0.039 oz )
  • 0.1 g (0.0035 oz )
  • 9.34 g (0.329 oz )
  • 0.35 g (0.012 oz )
  • 0.99 g (0.035 oz )
  • 1.97 g (0.0695 oz )
  • 1.29 g (0.0455 oz )
  • 89.11 g (3.143 oz )
  • 4.24 g (0.15 oz )
  • 1.7 g (0.06 oz )
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Energy per 100g:

  • 166 kJ (1040000000000000000 MeV )

USDA Equivalent:

  • 11282
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