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Onion — RawD
Vegetables · #42 of 45

Onion

Raw · Alliums

34/100D tier
Calories4
Protein1.1g
Fiber1.7g
Sodium4mg
Sugar—g

Graded D — 34 out of 100, #42 of 45 vegetables. Clean label carries the score (99/100); micronutrients drags it down (2/100).

The short version: Nobody eats 100g of raw onion, but the quercetin counts anyway.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories4
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.3g0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 4mg0%
Dietary Fiber 1.7g6%
Protein 1.1g2%
Vitamin C 7mg8%
Folate 19mcg5%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 34

Clean label ×1599
Low energy density ×1076
Fiber ×2535
Protein ×1018
Micronutrients ×402

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#42 of 45 in Vegetables. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Onion healthy?

It grades D — 34 out of 100, #42 of 45 vegetables in our system. Nobody eats 100g of raw onion, but the quercetin counts anyway.

How many calories are in Onion?

4 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Onion calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.