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DietVox scan example
Onion scan
RED
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Direct answer: This page answers the Acid Reflux question with a DietVox result of RED for Onion. The result covers plain raw, steamed, boiled or otherwise simply prepared Onion. Personal food and drink triggers can differ. The relevant general source is NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD.
Result scope
Use the exact version shown here. Fried, creamed, pickled, dressed, sauced and blended preparations change the complete dish. Include oils, dressings and sauces in the serving being assessed.
Food-specific reference notes
- The canonical DietVox record places Onion under vegetables, with the subtype “Allium”.
- Its imported identity field records Allium cepa.
- The stored source identifier is FDC ID 170000 in USDA FoodData Central, specific to the imported reference form.
Four-profile snapshot
The canonical profile currently reads Acid Reflux RED, Low Sugar GREEN, Weight Loss GREEN and Balanced Eating GREEN. Each result answers a different comparison question. These are DietVox comparison labels, not physiological claims. Protocol context: NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD.
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Source scope and editorial status
Verification date: 28 July 2026. Sources are NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD and USDA FoodData Central. DietVox Editorial prepared the copy without a medical-review attribution.
Nutrition data provenance: DietVox matched the imported per-100g profile to USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 170000, Onions, raw. Checked 28 July 2026.
How It Works
This result is a DietVox comparison for Onion, not a claimed biological mechanism. Its protocol is Acid Reflux, framed by NIDDK guidance on eating, diet and GERD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does raw onion seem worse for my acid reflux than cooked onion?
The cited NIDDK page does not list onion or compare raw with cooked onion. It advises discussing foods and drinks that seem to increase your symptoms with a doctor. If one preparation repeatedly causes symptoms, avoid that preparation and use your own response to guide choices. NIDDK
Are some types of onions (red, white, yellow) better or worse for GERD?
There is no claim-specific evidence that one onion variety is safer for GERD than another. The cited NIDDK page does not list onion or rank varieties; it advises discussing foods and drinks that seem to increase your symptoms with a doctor. Record your own response rather than assuming every variety must be avoided. NIDDK
What can I use instead of onion for flavour in a GERD-friendly diet?
Choose flavourings you tolerate and check mixed seasonings for onion if that is a personal trigger. NIDDK's guidance supports identifying individual triggers, but does not verify that a particular substitute will prevent reflux. NIDDK
Is onion powder also bad for acid reflux?
The cited NIDDK page does not list onion or onion powder. If onion is one of your own repeated triggers, reading labels can help identify it, but this page does not establish that every person will react to every amount. NIDDK
