Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 piece |
|---|---|---|
| kcal | 40 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbs | 9.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 4.5 g | 5 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg | 4 mg |
Where it stands in its category
Onion ranks #21 of 82 in the Vegetables/Salad category by calories per 100 g (lowest to highest); the category average is 70 kcal per 100 g, so it is 43% below average. 10% of its calories come from protein; weak as a protein source, pair it with protein.
Burning the 44 kcal in one 1 piece (110 g) takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking (~4.5 kcal/min at 70 kg) or 4 minutes of running (~10 kcal/min).
Where the calories come from
Share of a daily budget
One serving of Onion is 2% of a 2,000 kcal reference day. Find your own number with the calorie calculator.
What to eat instead
- Lower-calorie options in the same category: Boiled Broccoli (35 kcal/100 g), Red Pepper (31 kcal/100 g), Red Cabbage (31 kcal/100 g)
- More protein for similar calories: Boiled Spinach (3 g/100 g), Steamed Broccoli Plate (2.8 g/100 g), Arugula (2.6 g/100 g)
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