Onion

Per 100 g

calories
39
carbs
6 g
fiber
1.7 g
protein
1.1 g
Potassium190 mg
Phosphorus37 mg
Salt0.1 g

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An onion is a layered bulb vegetable with a pungent aroma when raw and a mellow flavor when cooked. In English-speaking kitchens, it is a common base for soups, stews, sauces, and sautés. One piece is about 150 g.

How much does onion weigh?

MeasureWeight
1 cup (240 ml)160 g
1 tbsp (15 ml)10 g
1 tsp (5 ml)3.3 g
1 piece≈ 150 g

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy39 kcal
Fatlow0.6 g
of which saturateslow0.1 g
Carbohydrates6.3 g
of which sugarslow4.8 g
Fibre1.7 g
Protein1.1 g
Saltlow0.1 g
Potassium190 mg
Calcium25 mg

Low, medium and high: UK front-of-pack labelling thresholds per 100 g. Source: CIQUAL food composition table (ANSES, France).