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Onion Diet Ratings, Nutrition & Calories
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DietVox overview: Compare Onion across the Acid Reflux, Low Sugar, Weight Loss and Balanced Eating profiles. The ratings describe plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Onion; a different brand, recipe, portion or preparation may receive a different result.
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How to read this page: the four ratings compare the food form described here across DietVox protocols. They are preparation-specific product outputs, not diagnoses or predictions of an individual outcome.
- NIDDK eating, diet and GERD guidance
- NHS guidance on reducing sugar
- NHS healthy eating when trying to lose weight
- NHS balanced-diet guidance
- USDA FoodData Central
Sources checked 28 July 2026 by DietVox Editorial. This page has not been medically reviewed. Nutrition values use the imported reference profile; match branded and prepared foods to their exact label or data record.
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Onion and Acid Reflux
REDAcid Reflux Protocol Rating
Onion is RED in the DietVox Acid Reflux profile for plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Onion. Personal symptom triggers and the complete preparation can differ.
View the full Acid Reflux Diet Card →Onion and Low Sugar Diet
GREENLow Sugar Protocol Rating
Onion is GREEN in the DietVox Low Sugar profile for plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Onion. Added sugar, total sugar, serving size and the exact label can differ.
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Calorie DensityLOW
DietVox reference classification for Onion; compare the matching serving basis, exact product and complete preparation.
Satiety ROILOW
DietVox comparison score for Onion; it does not predict an individual's appetite response.
Tracking DifficultyLOW
DietVox comparison score for Onion; labels, recipes and portioning methods can change tracking accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and carbs are in Onion?
The displayed reference profile lists 40 kcal and 9.3 g carbohydrate per 100 g. The profile is matched to the listed reference record; product labels and recipes can still differ.
Is Onion good for weight loss?
For the DietVox Weight Loss profile, Onion is rated GREEN. Onion is GREEN in the DietVox Weight Loss profile for plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Onion. The portion and the wider eating pattern determine how the food fits an individual plan. Its 40 kcal per 100 g reference value can help compare portions, but no single food determines weight loss. The profile is matched to the listed reference record; product labels and recipes can still differ.
Is Onion bad for acid reflux?
For the DietVox Acid Reflux profile, Onion is rated RED. Onion is RED in the DietVox Acid Reflux profile for plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Onion. Personal symptom triggers and the complete preparation can differ. This score addresses reflux context only; it does not assess allergies, medicine interactions, pregnancy, or acute symptoms.
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Citations & Sources
- Per-100g reference: Onions, raw. Exact FoodData Central record verified 28 July 2026.USDA FoodData Central — FDC ID 170000
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