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Onion cooked with corn oil, contains vitamin E and healthy fats.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
½ cup (medium) of Onion (with corn oil) (60 g) has 66 calories. That works out to 110 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.3 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 4.5 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 3.7 mg of Vitamin E covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: ½ cup (medium) · 60 g
66
KCAL / 60G
Carbs
6.3g
· 2% DV
Protein
0.7g
· 1% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 37% · Protein 4% · Fat 59%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 66 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.66 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1% |
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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| ½ cup (medium) | 60 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 12 g | 13 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 24 g | 26 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (small) | 30 g | 33 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 80 g | 88 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 110 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 132 kcal |
Calculated from 110 calories per 100 g.
To cook onions with corn oil, warm the oil in a pan, add sliced or chopped onions, and stir over medium heat until softened. Keep the heat moderate and stir regularly so the onions cook evenly instead of browning too quickly.
Onions cooked in corn oil make a useful savory base for soups, beans, lentils, rice dishes, and vegetable stews. Add them early in cooking so their softened texture and flavor blend into the rest of the dish.
Onions usually burn in corn oil when the pan is too hot or they are left unstirred. Lower the heat to medium or below and stir often; if they start sticking, add a small splash of water rather than letting them scorch.
Yes, you can caramelize onions with corn oil. Cook thinly sliced onions slowly over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally; true caramelization takes longer than simply softening or sautéing them, and high heat can burn their edges.
Cool onions cooked with corn oil, transfer them to a covered container, and refrigerate them promptly. Use them within a few days and reheat only the portion you need until it is thoroughly hot.
Yes, cooked onions with corn oil freeze well. Let them cool completely, portion them into airtight freezer containers, and freeze. Thaw them in the refrigerator or add them straight from frozen to a hot soup, sauce, or stew.
Yes, onions cooked in corn oil work well in an omelet. Cook the onions until soft first, then add the beaten eggs; this gives the onions time to become tender without overcooking the eggs.
Yes, butter can replace corn oil when cooking onions, but it gives them a richer, dairy-like flavor and can brown faster. Keep the heat moderate and stir so the butter and onions do not scorch.
Onions cooked with corn oil can fit into a balanced meal, but the oil adds fat and energy compared with plain cooked onions. Pair them with vegetables, beans, or another protein source rather than relying on them as a meal by themselves.
Peel the dry outer layers of the onion, then rinse the onion under clean running water if its surface is dirty. Dry it before cutting; washing after chopping can rinse away flavor and make the pieces wet in the pan.
Vitamins
Vitamin E
3.72mg · 25% DV
B6
0.07mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C
3.12mg · 3% DV
Folate
10.8µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
19mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
84mg · 2% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 66 calories in ½ cup (medium) (60 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Onion cooked with corn oil is chopped onion softened or lightly browned in the oil. Cooking mellows its sharp bite and brings out a sweeter flavour, while the pieces become tender and lightly slick.
In home cooking around the world, it is often used as a flavourful base for soups, stews, sauces and grain or vegetable dishes, or served alongside eggs and beans. The onion contributes carbohydrates and some fibre; much of the fat comes from the corn oil, which also provides vitamin E. Use a modest amount of oil for a lighter result, and pair it with beans, eggs or vegetables for a more substantial meal.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.66g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.22g
Omega 6:3 ratio 108:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (108:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.