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Yellow onion

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About

Yellow onions are a variety of dry onion with a strong flavor. White inside, its layers of papery skin have a yellow-brown color.

It has a rich onion taste and is fit for food dishes like French onion soup.

Yellow onions are typically available throughout the year. This onion is higher in sulfur than the white onion, which gives it a stronger, more complex flavor.

A dozen varieties of yellow onion are grown, following the time of year. They vary in nutritional content.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 cup, chopped (160g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 64Calories from Fat 1

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.2g 0%

Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 6mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 14.9g 5%

Dietary Fiber 3g 11%

Sugars 6.8

Protein 1.8g

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 4% • Iron 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Yellow onion is usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Yellow onion is a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products USDA nutritional food group.

How much does yellow onion weigh?

measure	grams
1 cup, chopped	160
1 cup, sliced	115
1 tbsp chopped	10
1 large	150
1 slice, large (1/4" thick)	38
1 medium (2-1/2" dia)	110
1 slice, medium (1/8" thick)	14
1 small	70
1 slice, thin	9
10 rings	60