Onion, red onion Calories and nutrition facts · Vegetables

37 kcal per medium (110 g)
Carbs
6 g
Fibre
2.2 g
Sugars
3.9 g
Protein
1.7 g
Fat
0.13 g
34 kcal per 100 g
Carbs
5.4 g
Fibre
2 g
Sugars
3.6 g
Protein
1.5 g
Fat
0.11 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 21% Carbs 76% Fat 4%

Onion, red onion has 37 kcal per medium (110 g), with 6 g carbs, 2.2 g fibre, 1.7 g protein and 0.13 g fat. 100 g has 34 kcal.

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Diet tags

Cholesterol reduced Egg free Gluten free Lacto-ovo vegetarian Lactose free Lacto vegetarian Milk free Low gluten Soy free Unsweetened Vegan

Last updated November 10, 2026 · Where the data comes from

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How it compares with other vegetables

Per 100 g, against the 99 vegetables in our catalog.

  • Calories 34 kcal · typical 31 kcal
  • Vitamin K 0.7 µg · typical 29.9 µg

    Less vitamin K than 89% of vegetables.

  • Vitamin C 5.3 mg · typical 21 mg

    Less vitamin C than 81% of vegetables.

  • Folate 27.1 µg · typical 51 µg
  • Vitamin A 0.57 µg · typical 50 µg

    Less vitamin A than 89% of vegetables.

  • Potassium 220 mg · typical 350 mg

    Less potassium than 87% of vegetables.

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Nutrients in onion, red onion

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Onion, red onion in other food databases

The same food in national food composition databases, next to ours. Per 100 g.

Per 100 g Nutriely Fineli USDA
Energy (kcal) 34 34 40
Protein (g) 1.51 1.51 1.1
Fat (g) 0.11 0.11 0.1
Carbohydrates (g) 5.45 5.45 7.64
Sugars (g) 3.59 3.59 4.24
Fibre (g) 1.98 1.98 1.7

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