Edible parts
Vegetable flesh / as sold
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 146 kJ / 35 kcal | 2% |
| Protein | 0.89 g | 2% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.68 g | 3% |
| Natural sugars | 5.76 g | 6% |
| Fat | 0.13 g | <1% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 1.2 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.15 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9.3 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.12 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2 mg | — |
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Onions, white, raw (USDA FDC Foundation 1104962). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Milder, used raw in salsa and salad.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
White onion (Allium cepa) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under vegetable. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Vegetable flesh / as sold.