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Red onion (raw)
Vegetables

Red onion (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 medium red onion ยท 160 g

Calories
70
4%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.5g
    8% of calories
  • Carbs
    16g
    89% of calories
  • Fat
    0.2g
    3% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Fat free
  • โœ“ Low saturated fat
  • โœ“ Sodium free
  • โœ“ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Red onion (raw) (1 medium red onion, 160 g) has 70 calories, with 1.5 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (89% of calories).

Per 100 g
44cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.1g
Net carbs
12g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.5g
9.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber13%
  • Vitamin C14%
  • Copper10%

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20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 medium red onion (160 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin C13 mg
14%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium27 mg
3%
Iron0.4 mg
5%
Potassium315 mg
7%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus66 mg
9%
Zinc0.3 mg
2%
Copper0.1 mg
10%
Manganese0.2 mg
8%
Selenium1 ฮผg
1%
Full breakdown ยท 5 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Fructose3 gโ€”
Glucose4 gโ€”
Lactose0 gโ€”
Maltose0 gโ€”
Sucrose3 gโ€”

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 70 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 13min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 8min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 6min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 10min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Red onion (raw)?

One serving of Red onion (raw) (1 medium red onion) has 70 calories, which works out to 44 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Red onion (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Red onion (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ€“50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Red onion (raw)?

1.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Red onion (raw)?

9.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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