# The Onion Is the Best Vegetable PERIOD! **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 29, 2001, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792 "2001-08-29T20:25:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![that\_darn\_cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/59ef9b/32.png) [@that\_darn\_cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/that_darn_cat)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 3:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/41 "2001-08-30T15:16:08Z")
I’m gonna have to back **Scylla** up on the soybean. It can do anything! Though I’d just as soon have LOTS of vegetables. Good thing I’m vegetarian, eh? ## Soybean Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/4 cup (43g) ## Amount Per Serving ## Calories170 Calories from Fat70 ## % Daily Value\* Total Fat8g 11% Saturated Fat1g 5% Cholesterol0mg 0% Sodium0mg 0% Potassium 720mg Total Carbohydrate14g 5% Dietary Fiber10g 40% Sugars3g Protein15g Vitamin A0% Vitamin C0% Calcium10% Iron20% Phosphorous30% Riboflavin8% Niacin4% ---
**Author:** ![ShibbOleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/848f3c/32.png) [@ShibbOleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShibbOleth)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/42 "2001-08-30T21:32:39Z")
A good case can be made for corn or potatoes. I like onions just fine, but AFAIK, you cannot create alcohol from them. Corn squeezin’s, sure. Vodka from potatoes, _Absolut_ely! But what do you get from fermented onions? I might have to strike soybeans down as perfect because of this. Also soy without seasoning is an unwholesome thing. You pretty much need onions and chilis to make soy taste right, as a normal food. ---
**Author:** ![Sea\_Sorbust](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Sea\_Sorbust](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sea_Sorbust)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 9:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/43 "2001-08-30T21:36:00Z")
I didn’t see _anyone_ mention **broccoli**. A GREAT vegie! Full or flavor, vits, and minerals. Had at least 13 **broccoli** chunks for lunch today at _Mrs. Chen’s_. Served in all kinds of different ways. We even had a **SENTIENT Broccoli** from Mars, of all places to find a plant-based civilization!, show up for a while over on the [BadAstronomy Board.](http://BadAstronomy.com/wwwboard/index.html) His name was “Barry”. (Posted some pretty good stuff, too—for a **(Martian) broccoli**. **Broccoli! Broccoli!** I, at one, vote for **broccoli!** 😃 ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 9:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/44 "2001-08-30T21:48:27Z")
I mentioned it. Make that TWO votes. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2001, 10:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/45 "2001-08-30T22:25:34Z")
Despite my position of the potato being the best vegetable, I must admit that soy beans bring me more joy. I’m a vegetarian, so things like soy milk, tofu, soy bean curds/soy nuggets/soy burgers, soy bread and soy nuts help bring in protein that I would otherwise miss, and also provide textures which I would not have. ---
**Author:** ![pldennison](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9fc29f/32.png) [@pldennison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pldennison)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/46 "2001-08-31T01:49:10Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Wildest Bill \* > **You never heard there is nothing worse smelling than a broccoli fart.** Not only is Broccoli Fart an excellent band name, I can easily see them appearing on a double bill with Asparagus Piss. ---
**Author:** ![mblackwell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@mblackwell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mblackwell)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2001, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792/47 "2001-08-31T02:21:18Z")
I vote for onions, with corn and potatos tied for second. I don’t think I would care if soy beans ceased to exist. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-onion-is-the-best-vegetable-period/78792.md?page=2)