Calories in Onion (raw)

Onion (raw) has about 40 calories per 1 onion (100 g), with 1.1 g protein, 9.3 g carbs and 0.1 g fat. Per 100 g it has 40 kcal.

Very low calorieMostly carbs
40kcal
Calories · 1 onion (100 g)
1.1g
Protein · 1 onion (100 g)
9.3g
Carbs · 1 onion (100 g)
0.1g
Fat · 1 onion (100 g)
Carbs 88%Protein 10%Fat 2%share of calories

Onion (raw) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 onion (100 g)40 kcal1.1 g9.3 g0.1 g
100 g40 kcal1.1 g9.3 g0.1 g

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Onion (raw) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories40 kcal
Protein1.1 g
Carbohydrates9.3 g
Fat0.1 g
Fibre1.7 g
Sugar4.2 g
Sodium4 mg
Calcium23 mg
Iron0.2 mg
Potassium146 mg
Vitamin C7.4 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Onion (raw) healthy?

  • ●Onion (raw) is very low in calories for its volume at 40 kcal per 100 g. About 88% of its calories come from carbs, 10% from protein and 2% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 onion (100 g) (40 kcal) takes about 8 min of brisk walking or 4 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Onion (raw): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Onion (raw)?

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One serving of Onion (raw), 1 onion (100 g), has roughly 40 calories, with 1.1 g protein, 9.3 g carbohydrates, 0.1 g fat and 1.7 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Onion (raw)?

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100 g of Onion (raw) has 40 kcal, with 1.1 g protein, 9.3 g carbs, 0.1 g fat, 1.7 g fibre and 4.2 g sugar.

How much protein is in Onion (raw)?

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Onion (raw) has 1.1 g protein per 100 g (1.1 g in 1 onion (100 g)). Protein provides about 10% of its calories.

Is Onion (raw) good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 40 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Onion (raw)?

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Burning roughly 40 kcal takes about 8 minutes of brisk walking or 4 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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