Nutrition facts · USDA data

Calories in Onion

44 calories in 1 medium (110 g) (40 kcal per 100 g)

Onion has 44 calories per 1 medium (110 g). Use this quick USDA-sourced reference for calories and macros, then log the real meal in TrueCal when portions change.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g
Calories 44 kcal 40 kcal
Protein 1.2 g 1.1 g
Carbs 10.3 g 9.34 g
Fat 0.1 g 0.1 g
Fiber 1.9 g 1.7 g
Sugar 4.7 g 4.24 g
Sodium 4.4 mg 4 mg

Macro calorie breakdown

Using the common 4 kcal per gram for protein, 4 kcal per gram for carbs, and 9 kcal per gram for fat convention, the 1 medium (110 g) serving breaks into these macro-derived calorie shares.

  • Protein: 1.2 g, about 4.8 kcal, or 10.2% of macro-derived calories.
  • Carbs: 10.3 g, about 41.2 kcal, or 87.8% of macro-derived calories.
  • Fat: 0.1 g, about 0.9 kcal, or 1.9% of macro-derived calories.

That equals 2.7 g protein per 100 calories for this serving.

Serving and 100 g context

The labeled serving is 110 g, which is 1.1 times the 100 g reference amount. That serving lists 44 calories, while the 100 g reference lists 40 kcal.

For macros, the same serving shows 1.2 g protein, 10.3 g carbs, and 0.1 g fat. The 100 g reference shows 1.1 g protein, 9.34 g carbs, and 0.1 g fat.

Other measured nutrients

Fiber is 1.9 g per 1 medium (110 g) and 1.7 g per 100 g in the USDA data.

Sugar is 4.7 g per 1 medium (110 g) and 4.24 g per 100 g in the USDA data.

Sodium is 4.4 mg per 1 medium (110 g) and 4 mg per 100 g in the USDA data.

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Data: USDA FoodData Central — Onions, raw