Hidden benefits of Onion

fitROSKY July 20, 2021

In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Onion".

Onion also known as common onion or bulb onion, its scientific name is Allium cepa.

There are three colors variety in onion like Yellow or brown, Red or purple and White.

Most of the onion contains 89% of water, 9% carbs, 2% fiber, 5%sugar and 1% protein and negligible amount of fat.

Onion may provide variety of health benefits including Improving mood, Helps hair growth, maintain skin health and may reduce the risk of cancer.

In 2019, China was the world's largest producer of the onion with 1,001,255 tons and Japan was the
second the largest producer of the onion in the world with 526,718.

Also read Hidden benefits of Broccoli

Nutritional facts of Onions

Per 100 gram of onion

Calories	40
Carbs	9.34g
Protein	1.1g
Fat	0.1g
Fiber	1.7g
Sugar	4.24g
Vitamin B1	0.046mg
Vitamin B2	0.027mg
Vitamin B3	0.116mg
Vitamin B6	0.12mg
Vitamin B9	19ⴎg
Vitamin C	7.4mg
Calcium	23mg
Zinc	0.17mg
Magnesium	10mg
Manganese	0.129mg
Phosphorus	29mg
Potassium	146mg

Hidden benefits of onion

1. Onion loaded with nutrients

Onion is a low calorie vegetables but high in mineral and vitamins.
Onions are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin B6.

2. It may boost digestive system

Onions are rich in fiber and probiotic, which help to boost your digestive system.

3. Onion contains antibacterial properties

It have been shown that "it can inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria like S. aureus
and E-coli.

4. It may control blood sugar

According to healthline site "A study in 42 people with type 2 diabetes demonstrated that eating 100 grams
of fresh red onion reduced fasting blood sugar levels by about 40 mg/dl after four hours".