Onions

91 Excellent

At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Vegetables
Summary

Onions are a whole food that is minimally processed, retaining their natural nutrients and health benefits. They are rich in antioxidants and compounds with anti-inflammatory properties, contributing to their high health rating. The simplicity and nutritional value of onions make them an excellent choice in the vegetable category. Its plastic packaging can shed microplastics into the food and lowers its score.

Key ingredients 1

Onions
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Onions are a whole food with numerous health benefits. They are rich in antioxidants and compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties. As a minimally processed vegetable, they retain their natural nutrients and health benefits.

Benefits

Onions provide antioxidants and compounds that may support heart health and reduce inflammation. They are also a good source of vitamin C, fiber, and other essential nutrients.

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Processing

Group 1 · Minimally processed

Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods

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Common questions

Is Onions healthy?

Onions scores 91/100 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 that is minimally processed, retaining their natural nutrients and health benefits.

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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