Vegetables

Onion: calories and nutrition facts

Per 100 g: 40 kcal, 1.1 g protein, 7.6 g carbohydrates and 0.1 g fat. A typical serving (1 piece, 110 g) provides about 44 kcal.

Amount
Energy

44 kcal

183 kJ · 2% of the reference intake (2,000 kcal)

Amount · share of energy

Protein1.2 g · 11%
Carbohydrates8.4 g · 78%
Fat0.1 g · 2%

Values per 100 g; drinks and milk per 100 ml. Carbohydrates exclude fibre.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition factsper 100 g1 piece · 110 g
Energy166 kJ / 40 kcal183 kJ / 44 kcal
Fat0.1 g0.1 g
of which saturates< 0.1 g< 0.1 g
Carbohydrate7.6 g8.4 g
of which sugars4.2 g4.7 g
Fibre1.7 g1.9 g
Protein1.1 g1.2 g
Salt0.01 g0.01 g

Carbohydrates exclude fibre, as on UK and EU labels. “–” means: not stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in an onion?

40 kcal (166 kJ) per 100 g. 1 piece (110 g) provides about 44 kcal.

How many carbs are in an onion?

7.6 g carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 4.2 g sugars, plus 1.7 g fibre. 1 piece (110 g) has about 8.4 g carbohydrates.

Source and notes

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018): “Onions, raw”, FDC ID 170000. Public domain (CC0 1.0).

Average values from the United States. Variety, ripeness, origin, recipe and preparation change the values; for packaged food the label applies. Not dietary advice.

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