Onion
Most important ingredient in the kitchen. It is very useful in adding an extra depth of flavor and fiber to dishes. It is naturally very low in fat, saturated fats, cholesterol. Furthermore, onion is rich in a phytochemical called quercetin, which helps to release the tension in the blood vessels, favorable to blood pressure contro and help to maintain healthy cholesterol level. As a result, onion is regarded as a healthy food choice for people with high risk in developing cardiovascular diseases. Just beaware that onion is often served as fried or added into food with high fat and sodium content, which may make it not as healthy as it should.
| Nutrition Info | |
| per 100g [cooked, boiled] | |
| Calories | 44 Kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugar | |
| Dietary Fiber | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
* All above for your reference only *
