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How many calories in
yellow onion?

Yellow Onion comes in at 40 calories per 100g. A more substantial veg by calorie content.

40
kcal · 100g
1.1g
Protein
9.3g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical yellow onion serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
34 kcal
0.9g
4 oz (113g)
45 kcal
1.2g
1 cup (~150g)
60 kcal
1.7g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in yellow onion?

Yellow Onion has approximately 40 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 34 calories.

How much protein is in yellow onion?

1.1g of protein per 100g. That puts yellow onion at roughly 2.8g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other vegetables sources.

How do I log yellow onion accurately?

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Is yellow onion good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Yellow Onion is naturally low-calorie at 40 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.