Onion Nutrition Guide: Red vs. White Varieties & Cooking

Red onions provide higher antioxidant levels than white onions, but both offer significant health benefits. From making the perfect batter for onion rings to understanding the link between onions and indigestion, master the usage of this kitchen staple.

Nutrition of Red Onions vs. White Onions

Published Sep,06 2011 | By Jill Corleone, RDN, LD

They may cause you to shed a few tears, but Americans certainly do like their onions, eating 20 pounds per person in 2009, according to the National Onion Association. That's up 8 pounds since 1982. Both red and white onions are sweet and mild and make flavorful additions to a variety of dishes, both raw and cooked.