Calories in Onion dip, light
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Onion dip, light contains 166 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tablespoon (15 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from fat, with 28% from carbohydrates and 5% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for dips, gravies, other sauces on FoodFactly (163 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 10% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.4 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 20 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 481 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.9 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 6.9 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 44 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K C | 19.9 µg | 17% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.067 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.055 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.026 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 7 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.24 µg | 10% |
| Choline C | 13.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 74 mg | 6% |
| Iron C | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Magnesium C | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 125 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 2.4 µg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 5%
- Carbohydrates 28%
- Fat 67%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber0.1 gin the lowest quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 0.3 g)
- Sugars6.9 gin the top quarter of dips, gravies, other sauces (median 2 g)
- Fat12.4 gbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 13.3 g)
- Sodium481 mgbelow the median for dips, gravies, other sauces (median 541 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.9 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.3 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.079 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.044 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.42 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.83 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.63 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.1 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.028 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 19 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 42 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Onion dip
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion dip, yogurt based | 160 | 6.8 g | 4.1 g | 12.9 g |
| Onion dip, regular | 346 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 35.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach dip, light | 165 | 2.2 g | 11.4 g | 12.4 g |
| Chipotle dip, light | 195 | 1.8 g | 13.2 g | 15.2 g |
| Vegetable dip, light | 198 | 2 g | 13.6 g | 15.2 g |
| Ranch dip, light | 201 | 2.4 g | 14 g | 15.2 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, thick | 186 | 4 g | 11.6 g | 13.8 g |
| Sauce, homemade, white, medium | 147 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.6 g |
| White sauce or gravy | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Gravy, vegetarian | 144 | 3.8 g | 9.2 g | 10.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in onion dip?
100 g of onion dip has 166 kcal. 1 tablespoon (15 g): about 25 kcal. 1 individual container (70 g): about 116 kcal.
How much protein is in onion dip?
Onion dip contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.3 g in 1 tablespoon (15 g). About 5% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other dips, gravies, other sauces, that is in the lowest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in onion dip?
Onion dip has 11.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 6.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in onion dip?
Onion dip contains 12.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does onion dip contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (17% DV) and Vitamin B12 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in onion dip?
100 g contains 481 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2705622. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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