Calories in Onions, dehydrated flakes
Generic food Dried or dry Vegetables
Onions, dehydrated flakes contains 349 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (5 g) provides about 17 kcal.
Roughly 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 1% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 94% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6, 83% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 60% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the dried or dry 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 | 349 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.46 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.078 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 21 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 83.3 g | 30% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 9.2 g | 33% |
| Total sugars I | 37.4 g | |
| Protein ? | 9 g | 18% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 75 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.18 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.8 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.5 mg | 42% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.99 mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 1.4 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 1.6 mg | 94% |
| Folate (B9) C | 166 µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 53.9 mg | 10% |
| Calcium ? | 257 mg | 20% |
| Iron ? | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 92 mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus ? | 303 mg | 24% |
| Potassium ? | 1,622 mg | 35% |
| Zinc ? | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper ? | 0.42 mg | 46% |
| Manganese ? | 1.4 mg | 60% |
| Selenium I | 5 µg | 9% |
% 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 10%
- Carbohydrates 89%
- Fat 1%
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
- Protein9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber9.2 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars37.4 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.46 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.078 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium21 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water3.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.064 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.18 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.22 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.32 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.31 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.43 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.074 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.16 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.23 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.22 g |
| Valine ? | 0.21 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.2 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.15 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.25 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.49 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.37 g |
| Proline ? | 0.28 g |
| Serine ? | 0.26 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.17 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.069 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.064 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 11 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 32 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 3.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 3.4 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 1,460 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 18 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 166 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 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, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 0.85 g | 4 g | 0.09 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.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shallots, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 348 | 12.3 g | 80.7 g | 0.5 g |
| Tomato powder Dried or dry | 302 | 12.9 g | 74.7 g | 0.44 g |
| Tomatoes, sun-dried Dried or dry | 258 | 14.1 g | 55.8 g | 3 g |
| Sun-dried tomatoes Dried or dry | 258 | 14.1 g | 55.8 g | 3 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, freeze-dried Dried or dry | 314 | 17.9 g | 68.7 g | 3 g |
| Carrot, dehydrated Dried or dry | 341 | 8.1 g | 79.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Radishes, oriental, dried Dried or dry | 271 | 7.9 g | 63.4 g | 0.72 g |
| Barbecue sauce | 172 | 0.82 g | 40.8 g | 0.63 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry onions?
100 g of dried or dry onions has 349 kcal. 1 tbsp (5 g): about 17 kcal. 0.25 cup (14 g): about 49 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry onions?
Dried or dry onions contains 9 g of protein per 100 g (18% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.45 g in 1 tbsp (5 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry onions?
Dried or dry onions has 83.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 9.2 g of fiber and 37.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry onions?
Dried or dry onions contains 0.46 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.078 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry onions contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B6 (94% DV), Vitamin C (83% DV), manganese (60% DV), copper (46% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry onions?
100 g contains 21 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does onions have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, onions, dehydrated flakes has 349 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 170002. 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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