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Is Sweet Onion healthy?

Sweet Onion scores 85/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Sweet onions are a whole food with minimal processing, consisting solely of onions.

How processed is Sweet Onion?

Sweet Onion is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

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Sweet Onion

Name: Sweet Onion
Brand: Onions 52

Onions 52

Excellent

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2

Harmful ingredients 0

Category Vegetables

Summary

Sweet onions are a whole food with minimal processing, consisting solely of onions. They are naturally free from additives, artificial ingredients, and harmful substances, making them a healthy choice. Their simple, clean ingredient profile and unprocessed nature contribute to a high rating.

Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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