Analysis of the Proximate Composition and Energy Values of Two Varieties of Onion (Allium Cepa L.) Bulbs of Different Origin: A Comparative Study

Due to its significant medicinal property, nutritional worth and energy value, onions (Allium cepa L.) impart numerous health benefits to users. The comparative study was conducted to investigate the proximate composition, mineral composition and energy value of red onions of Bangladeshi and Indian origin. Results of studied onion varieties showed that, both Bangladeshi and Indian onions have high amount of Moisture (82.99 % and 82.77 %), Carbohydrate (14.146 % and 14.772 %), Total Sugar (4.74 % and 2.32 %), Vitamin-C (6.5 mg and 5.7 mg), Ca (46.9 mg and 25.7 mg), P (50.6 mg and 30.3 mg) and K (140 mg and 129 mg) respectively. The level of Protein (2.62 % and 1.489 %), Fat (0.4 % and 0.721 %),…