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Onion, red sauce (tomato-based, spiced)
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Onion with red sauce (80 g) has 44 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 1 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 5.6 mg of Vitamin C covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 40 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
44
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.4g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 83% · Protein 9% · Fat 8%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 128 mg | 6% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1 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.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 80 g | 44 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 20 g | 11 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 30 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 35 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 60 g | 33 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 cup (diced) | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 66 kcal |
Calculated from 55 calories per 100 g.
To make onion with red sauce, soften sliced onion in a little oil, then add a tomato-based red sauce and seasonings. Simmer until the onion is tender and the sauce thickens, adding a splash of water if needed.
Onion with red sauce pairs well with grilled vegetables, meat, rice, or flatbread. You can also spoon it into a wrap or sandwich as a tangy, savory topping.
Onion with red sauce is not necessarily spicy; its heat depends on the chili and seasonings in the sauce. Use less chili or leave it out for a milder version, then add heat at the table if desired.
Yes, onion with red sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated in a covered container. Reheat it thoroughly before serving, and discard it if it has an unusual smell or appearance.
Onion with red sauce can be served either hot or cold. Serve it warm alongside a main dish, or chill it to use as a relish, mezze-style side, or sandwich filling.
The red sauce in onion with red sauce is usually tomato-based and seasoned with ingredients such as garlic, oil, and pepper. The exact recipe varies; tomato paste can make it richer, while water makes it looser.
Yes, red onions work in onion with red sauce. They tend to taste sweeter when cooked than yellow onions, and their color may deepen the sauce, so choose them if you prefer a sweeter result.
Yes, you can freeze onion with red sauce in a freezer-safe airtight container. The onion may turn softer after thawing, so it is better suited to reheated dishes or wraps than to a crisp side.
You can make a raw version of onion with red sauce, but the onion will taste sharper and the sauce will not soften it as cooking does. Slice the onion thinly and let it sit with the sauce before serving.
It can trigger heartburn in some people, particularly if the sauce is spicy or acidic. Try a smaller serving, reduce the chili, and cook the onion until soft if raw onion tends to bother you.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5.6mg · 6% DV
B6
0.1mg · 6% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Folate
14.4µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Sodium
128mg · 6% DV
Potassium ⭐
144mg · 4% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus
22mg · 3% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 44 calories in 1 serving (medium) (80 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 with red sauce is a simple dish of onion cooked with a spiced, tomato-based red sauce. Rather than belonging to one clearly established regional tradition, it is best understood as a flexible home-style preparation; the sauce and cut of onion can vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Cooking softens the onion and brings out its sweetness, while the sauce adds a tangy, savoury warmth. Serve it as a side with grilled food, spoon it over beans or grains, or enjoy it with bread as a light meal. It provides some fibre and is low in fat; a 100 g portion has 55 calories. For a lighter version, use only a little oil and let the tomatoes and spices carry the flavour.
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
0.07g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.14g
Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.