In a
1 medium onion
(
(1 Medium Serving) ) there are about
46
calories out of which
1 calories come from fat. The total fat content of (1 Medium Serving) 1 medium onion is 0.09 g. Within the fat content, a 1 medium onion contains 0.03 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.07 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0.03 g of monounsaturated fat.
To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a
(1 Medium Serving)
1 medium onion
is
0
mg.
A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A
(1 Medium Serving)
1 medium onion
contains about
1.5 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.
When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single
(1 Medium Serving)
1 medium onion
contains about
3 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.
Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a
1 medium onion
is
11.12 (g), 4% of daily value.
Sugar in a 1 medium onion is about 4.71 g and the amount of protein in a
1 medium onion
is approximately
1.01
g.
Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a
1 medium onion .
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FAQS Nutrition Facts about 1 medium onion - Serving Size: (1 Medium Serving)
How many calories in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 46 Calories per serving.
How many carbs in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 11.12g of carbohydrates
How much saturated fat is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains 0.03g of saturated fat
How much polyunsaturated fat is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains 0.07g of polyunsaturated fat
How much monounsaturated Fat is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 0.03g of monosaturated fat
How much cholesterol is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 0mg of cholesterol
How much sodium is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 3mg of sodium
How much potassium is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 0mg of potassium
How much dietary fiber is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 1.5g of dietary fiber
How much sugars is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion has 4.71g of sugars
How much protein is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 1.01g of protein
How much of Vitamin A is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 0% of Vitamin A
How much of Vitamin C is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 12% of Vitamin C
How much calcium is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 2% of calcium
How much Iron is in 1 medium onion?
1 medium onion contains about 1% of iron
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |