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Onions
Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals
(Based on 100g in raw form)
Fiber | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.6 g | 72 mg | 1.48 mg | 20 mg | 276 mg | 37 mg |
Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Choline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
16 mg | 0.39 mg | 0.08 mg | 0.6 mcg | 5.7 mg |
Vitamin A (mcg/IU) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50 mcg/ | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg | 0.53 mg | 0.06 mg |
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
64 mcg | 18.8 mg | 0.55 mg | 207 mcg |
What It Helps:
How It Helps:
Contains properties that help lower blood pressure as well as help prevent blood clots.
Helps with blood sugar levels (lowering effect)
Onions have many health benefits including properties that are antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiseptic, heart healthy, etc.
Helps boost the quality of the sperm
Quercitin found in onions helps protect from heart related diseases; it also helps with ulcers and diarrhea (along with taxifolin)
Tips & Other Info.
There are a couple of different varieties of onions. There are the globes (spring/summer & storage), green onions/scallions, chives, leeks, shallots, and pearl onions.
Gardening Tips & Info.
Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)
Planting Season
Harvesting Season
Pruning Season
Watering Schedule
Sunlight Exposure
Potted / In Ground
Sow seeds or plant bulb in early to mid spring (March-April), fall (September-November), or late Winter (January-February). | Summer (June-August) to early fall (September) |
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