Ready & Packaged Foods
All →Vegetables & Legumes
All →Desserts & Confectionery
All →Meat & Protein
All →Grains & Bakery
All →Beverages
All →Milk & Dairy
All →
Baked onion (no oil, no salt)
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Baked onion (no oil, no salt) (80 g) has 32 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.4 g of carbs, 0.9 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 1.4 g of fiber. Its 5.9 mg of Vitamin C covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 80 g
32
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
7.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
0.9g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1.4g
· 5% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 87% · Protein 11% · Fat 2%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.02 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
Log this food in EatBetter
100,000+ people use it
📸 Scan the code to get the app free.

| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 32 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 40 g | 16 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 cup (chopped) | 90 g | 36 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 40 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 120 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 40 calories per 100 g.
To make baked onion (no oil, no salt), peel the onion and leave it whole or cut it into thick slices. Arrange it on a baking tray without oil or salt and bake until tender and lightly browned; cooking time varies with the onion’s size and your oven.
Baked onion (no oil, no salt) cooks faster when sliced than when left whole. Check it periodically in a preheated, moderately hot oven; it is ready when a fork passes through easily and the edges have begun to brown.
Baked onion (no oil, no salt) pairs well with roasted vegetables, beans, lentils, grains, and grilled or plant-based mains. Add the softened onion to salads, sandwiches, or grain bowls, or serve it alongside a roast for a sweet, savory contrast.
Baked onion (no oil, no salt) tastes sweeter because cooking softens its sharp raw flavor and makes its natural sugars more noticeable. Browning adds deeper, sweet-savory notes; the sweetness does not mean sugar has been added.
Baked onion (no oil, no salt) can be cooked either whole or sliced. A whole onion tends to stay moist and soft inside, while slices expose more surface to browning and cook more quickly.
Yes, you can bake an onion with its papery skin on; it helps protect the inside from drying out. Remove the outer skin before eating. If you are cutting the onion into slices first, peeling it beforehand is more convenient.
Often, yes: baking softens onion and reduces its sharpness. However, cooking does not remove all of the fermentable carbohydrates that can trigger symptoms, so baked onion (no oil, no salt) may still cause gas or bloating in people sensitive to onions.
Cool baked onion (no oil, no salt), place it in a covered container, and refrigerate it promptly. Use it within a few days. Discard it if it develops mold, an unpleasant smell, or a slimy texture.
Yes, baked onion (no oil, no salt) freezes well for later use. Cool it, portion it into an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze. Its texture may soften after thawing, so it works best in soups, sauces, and other cooked dishes.
Yes, baked onion (no oil, no salt) is a simple way to include a vegetable without adding oil or salt during cooking. Baking brings out its flavor, though people who are sensitive to onions may still experience gas or bloating.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5.92mg · 7% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Folate
15.2µg · 4% DV
B1
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.08mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
117mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
23mg · 3% DV
Sodium
3.2mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 32 calories in 1 piece (medium) (80 g):
🚶
Walking (5 km/h)
🏃
Running (8 km/h)
🚴
Cycling
🏊
Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Baked onion (no oil, no salt) is peeled onion, roasted whole or in pieces without added oil or salt. Baking softens its sharp bite and brings out its natural sweetness, leaving it tender with lightly browned edges.
It works well alongside roasted vegetables, grilled foods or beans, and can be folded into salads, sandwiches and grain bowls. With very little fat and some fibre, it adds savoury sweetness without making a meal heavy; a 100 g serving has 40 calories. Pair it with a protein-rich main or other vegetables for a more filling plate, or chop it into a dressing or dip for extra flavour.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
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.
No known major allergens
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
SATURATED
0.02g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Ask the AI nutrition coach — calories, portions, alternatives and more, answered in seconds in the app.
Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.