How many calories are in Onion?

Onion contains 21.2 calories per serving (1% of the 2,000 kcal daily value), with 0.1g fat, 4.9g carbs, and 0.6g protein. This nutritional data is based on AI-powered meal analysis by SimpliFit.

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How many calories and nutrients are in Onion

Total weight: 53g
21.2
kcal
0.6g
Protein
0.1g
Fat
4.9g
Carbs

Nutritional value of Onion per 100 grams

40.0
kcal
1.1g
Protein
0.1g
Fat
9.2g
Carbs

What's inside Onion

Ingredient Amount Calories Protein Fat Carbs
onion 53g 40 kcal 1.1g 0.1g 9.2g

Where do the calories in Onion come from

3%
92%
11%
Fat 3% Carbs 92% Protein 11%

How Onion fits into your daily diet

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 21.2 kcal 1%
Protein 0.6g 1%
Fat 0.1g 0%
Carbs 4.9g 2%

Based on a 2,000 kcal daily reference diet.

How long it takes to burn off the calories from Onion

🏃
Jogging
2 min
🚴
Cycling
2 min
🚶
Walking
5 min

Estimates for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. Actual values vary by body weight and intensity.

Common questions about Onion

How many calories are in Onion?

A full serving of Onion contains approximately 21.2 kcal. The total serving weighs about 53g. Per 100 grams, that works out to 40 kcal.

Is Onion good for weight loss?

Onion has a low calorie density at 40 kcal per 100g, making it a great choice for weight loss. Foods under 150 kcal per 100g let you eat satisfying portions while keeping calories in check.

How much protein is in Onion?

A serving of Onion provides about 0.6g of protein from a total serving weight of 53g. That is 1.1g of protein per 100g, which covers roughly 1% of the recommended daily intake of 50g.

What is the easiest way to track Onion calories?

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How does Onion compare to similar meals?

Meal Weight Calories Protein compared to this
Vegetable Soup 150g 30.0 0.9g +8 kcal, more protein
Onion and Potato Fritters 150g 60.0 1.2g +38 kcal, more protein
Onion 110g 44.0 1g +22 kcal, more protein
Onion 100g 40.0 1.1g +18 kcal, more protein
Tomato Onion Uttam 200g 47.0 1.8g +25 kcal, more protein