Calories in Onions, yellow, sauteed
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Onions, yellow, sauteed contains 123 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup chopped (87 g) provides about 107 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from fat, with 24% from carbohydrates and 3% from protein (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 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 123 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Sodium M | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.9 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 0.95 g | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.8 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.68 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K M | 21.6 µg | 18% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.049 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.041 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.037 mg | 0.2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.17 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) M | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Choline ? | 6.5 mg | 1% |
| Calcium M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus M | 33 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 133 mg | 3% |
| Zinc M | 0.21 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.1 mg | 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 3%
- Carbohydrates 24%
- Fat 73%
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
- Protein0.95 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.7 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat10.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium12 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal0.77 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.5 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.81 g |
| Glucose M | 2.1 g |
| Fructose M | 1.5 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.014 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.02 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.014 g |
| Leucine M | 0.024 g |
| Lysine M | 0.038 g |
| Methionine M | 0.002 g |
| Cystine M | 0.004 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.024 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.014 g |
| Valine M | 0.02 g |
| Arginine M | 0.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.014 g |
| Alanine M | 0.02 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.089 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.25 g |
| Glycine M | 0.024 g |
| Proline M | 0.012 g |
| Serine M | 0.02 g |
Individual fatty acids (27)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 4.8 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.66 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
|---|---|
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.04 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 5.6 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 1.6 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 80 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 0.38 g |
| Energy C | 516 kJ |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 2 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
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, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 19 | 0.85 g | 4 g | 0.09 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, sweet, green, sauteed Cooked | 116 | 0.78 g | 4.2 g | 11.9 g |
| Peppers, sweet, red, sauteed Cooked | 133 | 1 g | 6.6 g | 12.8 g |
| Potato, french fries, from fresh, baked Cooked | 166 | 2 g | 19.3 g | 9.2 g |
| Fried stuffed potatoes, Puerto Rican style Cooked | 185 | 4.9 g | 16.2 g | 11.3 g |
| Broccoli, cooked, from restaurant Cooked | 77 | 2.6 g | 6.2 g | 4.7 g |
| Potato, french fries, from fresh, fried Cooked | 198 | 1.9 g | 18.5 g | 13.1 g |
| Kale, frozen, cooked, fat added Cooked | 66 | 2.9 g | 5.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Spinach, fresh, cooked with oil Cooked | 63 | 3.3 g | 3 g | 4.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked onions?
100 g of cooked onions has 123 kcal. 1 cup chopped (87 g): about 107 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked onions?
Cooked onions contains 0.95 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.83 g in 1 cup chopped (87 g). About 3% 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 cooked onions?
Cooked onions has 7.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.7 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked onions?
Cooked onions contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked onions contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (18% DV) and Vitamin B6 (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked onions?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does onions have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, onions, yellow, sauteed has 123 kcal, while onion, raw has 40 kcal. Cooking 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 170004. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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