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A mix of onions and tomato paste, low in calories, rich in fiber and vitamin C.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Onion with tomato paste (80 g) has 44 calories. That works out to 55 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.2 g of carbs, 1.2 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 8 mg of Vitamin C covers 9% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 80 g
44
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
9.2g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.2g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% 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 85% · Protein 11% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 44 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 96 mg | 4% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 1.2 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 |
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 30 g | 17 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 33 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 55 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 120 g | 66 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 150 g | 83 kcal |
Calculated from 55 calories per 100 g.
Onion with tomato paste is a simple cooked onion dish or side made by softening onions and stirring in tomato paste. Recipes vary, but it is usually served warm, with the paste coating the onions rather than as a separate sauce.
Cook sliced onions gently in a little oil until soft, then stir in tomato paste and cook briefly to take away its raw taste. Add a splash of water and simmer until the onions are tender and the mixture reaches the consistency you like.
Onion with tomato paste can taste bitter if the paste is scorched or cooked for too long over high heat. Add the paste after the onions have softened, stir it briefly, and loosen it with water before it sticks to the pan.
To keep onion with tomato paste from getting watery, cook it uncovered so excess liquid can evaporate. Let the onions soften before adding water, and add only a small splash at a time if the pan starts to dry out.
Onion with tomato paste pairs well with rice, grains, crusty bread, or grilled vegetables. It can also be served alongside beans or another protein to make the meal more substantial; its savory sauce is easy to spoon over simple sides.
Yes, onion with tomato paste can be used as a savory base for soups, stews, or braised vegetables. Cook it until the onions are tender, then add the other ingredients and enough liquid for the recipe rather than treating it as a finished sauce.
Yes, tomato paste from a tube works in onion with tomato paste just like paste from a can. Since products vary in saltiness and concentration, start with a modest amount, taste the mixture, and adjust before adding extra salt.
No, onion with tomato paste is not the same as onion jam. It is usually a savory preparation flavored with tomato paste, while onion jam is cooked longer to become sweet, soft, and spreadable, often with added sugar or vinegar.
Store leftover onion with tomato paste in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, making sure it is hot throughout, and avoid leaving the dish out at room temperature for an extended time.
Yes, onion with tomato paste can be frozen in a sealed, freezer-safe container. Divide it into portions before freezing for easier use, then thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly; the onions may be softer after thawing.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
8mg · 9% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1.2µg · 4% DV
Minerals
Potassium ⭐
168mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.04mg · 4% DV
Sodium
96mg · 4% DV
Phosphorus
26mg · 4% 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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Onion with tomato paste is a simple cooked vegetable dish made by softening chopped onion with tomato paste. It is at home in Turkish-style home cooking, where onions are often cooked with a little oil and water until tender; the exact preparation can vary from kitchen to kitchen.
Cooking mellows the onion’s sharpness and brings out a gentle sweetness, balanced by the paste’s concentrated, savoury tomato flavour. Serve it as a side with bread, rice or bulgur, or alongside beans and other simple mains. It is relatively low in calories and provides fibre and vitamin C, making it an easy way to add vegetables to a meal. Use oil sparingly if you want to keep the dish lighter.
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
0.03g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.02g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.05g
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.