Are there any benefits to eating white onions?
                                
                                
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                                According to Healthline, a 100-gram serving of raw onions contains just 40 calories while delivering a host of nutrients. This nutrient-dense profile leads many to ask: are there any benefits to eating white onions, or are they just a culinary ingredient?