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Cooked Sweet/Yellow Onion

Cooked sweet or yellow onion is a common allium vegetable with a milder, sweeter flavor and softer texture after cooking. It is widely used as a base ingredient in savory dishes.

Beneficial properties

low in calories source of antioxidants contains prebiotic fiber supports flavor without much sodium

Nutritional highlights

Cooked onion provides small amounts of vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and antioxidant compounds such as quercetin, along with prebiotic fibers like inulin and fructooligosaccharides.

Caution. May trigger digestive symptoms in some people, especially those with IBS or sensitivity to high-FODMAP foods.