Onions

92 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Vegetables
Summary

Onions are a whole food with no added ingredients, making them minimally processed. They are rich in nutrients and antioxidants, such as quercetin, which may help reduce inflammation and support heart health. This simplicity and nutritional value contribute to a high health rating. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Onions
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Onions are a nutrient-rich vegetable with antioxidant properties. They contain compounds like quercetin that may reduce inflammation and support heart health. Being a whole food, they are minimally processed and retain their natural benefits.

Benefits

Onions are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health. They may help reduce inflammation and improve heart health due to their high quercetin content.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

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Onions

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Common questions

Is Onions healthy?

Onions scores 92/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Onions are a whole food with no added ingredients, making them minimally processed.

How processed is Onions?

Onions is NOVA Group 1: Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Onions' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Onions counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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