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vegetables

Onions

-1.4

Provides quercetin and organosulfur compounds that reduce inflammation and support cardiovascular health.

Ingredient score breakdown

Quercetin

-0.7

Powerful flavonoid that inhibits histamine release and suppresses inflammatory signaling.

Allyl sulfides

-0.5

Sulfur compounds that reduce oxidative stress and modulate immune cell activity.

Chromium

-0.2

Trace mineral that enhances insulin function and reduces inflammatory metabolic markers.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

High FODMAP due to fructans, problematic for IBS sufferers even in small amounts.

Healthier alternatives

  • garlic
  • ginger root

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