Yellow onion (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 medium yellow onion · 110 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.2g10% of calories
- Carbs10g88% of calories
- Fat0.1g2% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Yellow onion (raw) (1 medium yellow onion, 110 g) has 44 calories, with 1.2 g of protein, 10 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B610%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 medium yellow onion (110 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 21 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 7 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 25 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 161 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 32 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 39 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Proline | 0 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 44 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Yellow onion (raw)?
One serving of Yellow onion (raw) (1 medium yellow onion) has 44 calories, which works out to 40 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Yellow onion (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Yellow onion (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Yellow onion (raw)?
4.4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Yellow onion (raw)?
4.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
