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Red Onion, Finely Chopped
Red onion is a pungent bulb vegetable commonly used raw or cooked to add sharp, slightly sweet flavor to dishes. Finely chopped red onion is often used in salads, salsas, sauces, and savory cooked meals.
Beneficial properties
low in calories
source of antioxidants
contains fiber
supports flavor without added fat
contains sulfur compounds
Nutritional highlights
Red onion provides vitamin C, small amounts of folate and potassium, dietary fiber, and phytonutrients such as quercetin and other flavonoids.