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Red Onion, Chopped

Red onion is a pungent bulb vegetable commonly eaten raw or cooked, with a mildly sweet flavor that becomes sweeter when heated. Chopped red onion is often used in salads, salsas, sandwiches, and savory cooked dishes.

Beneficial properties

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

Nutritional highlights

Red onion provides vitamin C, small amounts of vitamin B6 and folate, dietary fiber, and antioxidant compounds such as quercetin and anthocyanins.

Caution. May cause digestive discomfort or worsen reflux symptoms in some people, especially when eaten raw.