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Red Onion紫玉ねぎ · Murasaki Tamanegi · หอมแดงใหญ่สีม่วง

High quercetin in outer layers supports mast cell stability and acts as a natural antihistamine.

Overview

Sulfur-rich bulb containing quercetin and anthocyanins for cardiovascular and anti-inflammatory resilience.

  • Origin: Japan/Global
  • Standard portion: 100 g
  • Approx. 37 kcal per serving
Food noteShow details
  • Red onions are warming and effectively move Qi
  • Helping resolve stagnation in the middle burner. Their anthocyanin content provides more potent antioxidant activity than white onions.
IngredientsShow details
  • Red Onion
Serving guidanceShow details

Best with

  • Salads
  • Vinegar

Use caution with

  • FODMAP sensitivity
Pros & consShow details

Pros

  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Heart health
  • Natural Antihistamine

Cons

  • Breath odor
  • Bloating (Raw)
  • Heartburn
Calorie comparisonShow details
Calories, protein, carbs, and fat (PCF) by serving unit.
ServingCaloriesProtein (P)Carbs (C)Fat (F)
1 serve100 g
37 kcal1 g8.8 g0.1 g
Per 50 g50 g
18.5 kcal0.5 g4.4 g0.05 g
Per 100 g100 g
37 kcal1 g8.8 g0.1 g
Per 150 g150 g
56 kcal1.5 g13.2 g0.15 g
Per 200 g200 g
74 kcal2 g17.6 g0.2 g
Per 250 g250 g
93 kcal2.5 g22 g0.25 g

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Nutrition facts label

Amount: 100 gLabel serving size: 100 g
Calories37 kcal
NutrientAdult % DV
Nutrition facts for selected amount
NutrientAmount · Adult % DV
Protein1 g2% of adult daily value
Net Carbs8.8 g3.2% of adult daily value
Fat0.1 g0.1% of adult daily value
Fiber
Sodium1 mg0% of adult daily value
Total Carbs8.8 g3.2% of adult daily value
Sugar
Potassium150 mg3.2% of adult daily value
Phosphorus33 mg2.6% of adult daily value
Iron0.2 mg1.1% of adult daily value
Quercetin40 mg
Vitamin C7 mg7.8% of adult daily value
Folate23 mcg5.8% of adult daily value

Percent daily values are based on standard adult recommended intake.

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