Professional Faqs: What Is The Protein Content In Onions?

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Expert opinion from Momoko Takada

Bachelor’s degree Nutrition · 3 years of experience · Japan

Onions do not contain a particularly high amount of protein, about 2 grams in 200 grams. However, onions contain high levels of vitamin B6, which helps protein absorption.

Expert opinion from Jen Hsu

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) – Nutritional Science · 11 years of experience · Canada

Onions are low caloric vegetables and the protein content present is considered minimal. Per 100g of raw onion, there is only roughly 1% of protein present.

Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen

Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa

Onions, irrespective of the form (white, brown, red, purple or green) do not contain any protein but do contain a variety of other nutrients.

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