Onions
Onions are a year-round kitchen essential, with the main British harvest occurring in late summer. Through expert curing and storage, domestic bulbs maintain their quality through winter, while summer offers fresher, milder varieties. They are a vital source of antioxidants and vitamin C, forming the aromatic base of global cuisine.
category
Category
Vegetables
all_inclusive
Availability
Year round
science
MW Reference
1
♂
Ruling Planet
Mars
Reference Data
McCance & Widdowson 2021
science
Onions, raw · 13-499 · DG
22 samples, autumn and winter, UK grown and imported, pre-packed and loose
Energy & Proximates
Energy
35.00
kcal
Energy
150.00
kJ
Water
89.10
g
Protein
1.00
g
Fat
0.10
g
Carbohydrates
8.00
g
of which sugars
6.20
g
of which starch
—
g
Fibre (AOAC)
2.20
g
Fibre (NSP)
1.10
g
Alcohol
—
g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat
0.10
g
Saturated
—
g
Monounsaturated
—
g
Polyunsaturated
0.07
g
Trans
—
g
Omega-3
—
g
Omega-6
—
g
Cholesterol
—
mg
Minerals
Sodium
3.00
mg
Potassium
138.00
mg
Calcium
30.00
mg
Magnesium
8.00
mg
Phosphorus
23.00
mg
Iron
0.300
mg
Copper
0.040
mg
Zinc
0.100
mg
Selenium
—
µg
Iodine
2.00
µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A
2.00
µg
Vitamin D
—
µg
Vitamin E
0.290
mg
Vitamin C
3.00
mg
Thiamin (B1)
0.110
mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.020
mg
Niacin (B3)
0.300
mg
Vitamin B6
0.100
mg
Vitamin B12
—
µg
Folate
11.00
µg
Recipes
Using Onions
Spring chicken in a pot
⏱65min
£
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Easy
Lettuce soup
⏱60min
£
◆
Easy
Hake with button mushrooms and vinegar
⏱90min
£
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Easy