Red onion

Per 100 g

calories
35
carbs
6 g
fiber
2.5 g
protein
1.3 g
Potassium190 mg
Phosphorus29 mg
Salt0 g

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Red onion is a purple-skinned onion with crisp layers and a mildly sharp flavor. It is used raw in salads and sandwiches or cooked in many savory dishes; one piece is about 150 g.

How much does red 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

Energy35 kcal
Fatlow0.4 g
of which saturateslow0.1 g
Carbohydrates5.6 g
of which sugarsmedium5.2 g
Fibre2.5 g
Protein1.3 g
Saltlow0 g
Potassium190 mg
Calcium22 mg

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