5 piece (medium) of Pearl Onion (50 g) has 20 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 4.7 g of carbs, 0.6 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.9 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Pearl Onion Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

9.3g

· 3% DV

Protein

1.1g

· 2% DV

Fat

0.1g

· 0% DV

Fiber

1.7g

· 6% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 88% · Protein 10% · Fat 2%

Pearl Onion Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

7.4mg · 8% DV

0.12mg · 7% DV

Folate

19µg · 5% DV

0.05mg · 4% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

166mg · 5% DV

Phosphorus

29mg · 4% DV

Calcium

21mg · 2% DV

Magnesium

9mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Pearl Onion?

Nutrient density

High

60/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

46/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Pearl Onion Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

1.4

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Pearl Onion

To burn the 40 calories in 100 g:

🚶

10min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

5min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Pearl Onion Processed?

NOVA 1

Unprocessed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Pearl Onion Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Pearl Onion Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Pearl Onion Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.02g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.02g

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearl Onion

How many calories are in pearl onions, and are they diet-friendly?

Pearl onions provide 40 calories per 100g. They are very low in fat and fit vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, gluten-free, omnivore, and flexitarian diets.

Do pearl onions have a high glycemic index?

No, pearl onions have a glycemic index of 15, which is low. Per 100g, they contain 9.3g carbs and 1.7g fiber.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026