Calories in Onions, canned, solids and liquids
Generic food Canned Vegetables
Onions, canned, solids and liquids contains 19 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 onion (63 g) provides about 12 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.09 g | 0.1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.016 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 371 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars I | 2.2 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.85 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4.3 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.07 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K I | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.006 mg | 0.5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.061 mg | 0.4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.097 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 0.13 mg | 0.7% |
| Magnesium ? | 6 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus ? | 28 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 111 mg | 2% |
| Zinc ? | 0.29 mg | 3% |
| Copper ? | 0.055 mg | 6% |
| Manganese ? | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium I | 0.3 µg | 0.5% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 79%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein0.85 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars2.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.09 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.016 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium371 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.036 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.02 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.029 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.028 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.039 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.007 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.015 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.021 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.02 g |
| Valine ? | 0.019 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.11 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.013 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.023 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.044 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.13 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.034 g |
| Proline ? | 0.025 g |
| Serine ? | 0.024 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.034 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene I | 1 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 2 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (9)
| Water ? | 94.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.94 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 78 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 1 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 10 µg |
Other forms of Onions
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 44 | 1.4 g | 10.2 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, dehydrated flakes Dried or dry | 349 | 9 g | 83.3 g | 0.46 g |
| Onions, yellow, sauteed Cooked | 123 | 0.95 g | 7.9 g | 10.8 g |
| Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw Raw | 32 | 1.8 g | 7.3 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, young green, tops only | 27 | 0.97 g | 5.7 g | 0.47 g |
| Onions, welsh, raw Raw | 34 | 1.9 g | 6.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Onions, sweet, raw Raw | 32 | 0.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.08 g |
| Onions, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 42 | 1.4 g | 9.6 g | 0.19 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 26 | 0.77 g | 6 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, unprepared Frozen | 29 | 0.79 g | 6.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 28 | 0.77 g | 6.6 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomatoes, whole, canned, solids and liquids, with salt added Canned | 19 | 0.87 g | 4.3 g | 0.21 g |
| Carrots, canned, no salt added, drained solids Canned | 25 | 0.64 g | 5.5 g | 0.19 g |
| Carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids Canned | 25 | 0.64 g | 5.5 g | 0.19 g |
| Peppers, hot chili, green, canned, pods, excluding seeds, solids and liquids Canned | 21 | 0.9 g | 5.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Bamboo shoots, canned, drained solids Canned | 19 | 1.7 g | 3.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids Canned | 15 | 0.72 g | 3.3 g | 0.17 g |
| Squash, summer, crookneck and straightneck, canned, drained, solid, without salt Canned | 13 | 0.61 g | 3 g | 0.07 g |
| Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids Canned | 21 | 0.9 g | 5.1 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned onions?
100 g of canned onions has 19 kcal. 1 onion (63 g): about 12 kcal. 0.5 cup, chopped or diced (112 g): about 21 kcal.
How much protein is in canned onions?
Canned onions contains 0.85 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.54 g in 1 onion (63 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in canned onions?
Canned onions has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned onions?
Canned onions contains 0.09 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.016 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in canned onions?
100 g contains 371 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does onions have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, onions, canned, solids and liquids has 19 kcal, while onion, raw has 40 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 170003. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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