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Low GI

Grilled Onion Calories

Grilled, lightly caramelized, low calorie, fiber source

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES

40kcal

GI

30low

POTASSIUM

146mg

FIBER

1.7g

Quick answer

1 piece (medium) of Grilled Onion (60 g) has 24 calories. That works out to 40 calories per 100 g. It contains 5.5 g of carbs, 0.7 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of B6 covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 30 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Grilled Onion Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

40

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

9.2g

· 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 87% · Protein 10% · Fat 3%

Grilled Onion Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B6

0.13mg · 8% DV

Vitamin C

7.4mg · 8% DV

Folate

19µg · 5% DV

B1

0.05mg · 4% DV

Minerals

Phosphorus

29mg · 4% DV

Potassium

146mg · 4% DV

Calcium

23mg · 2% DV

Magnesium

10mg · 2% DV

How Nutritious Is Grilled Onion?

Nutrient density

Medium

45/ 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.

Grilled Onion Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

30
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

3
Low

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

How to Burn Off Grilled 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 Grilled Onion Processed?

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.

Does Grilled 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 Grilled 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

Grilled Onion Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.03g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.01g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.03g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 2:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grilled Onion

How many calories are in grilled onion?

Grilled onion contains 40 calories per 100 g. The same amount provides 9.2 g of carbohydrates, 1.1 g of protein, and 0.1 g of fat.

Is grilled onion suitable for a low-glycemic diet?

Grilled onion has a glycemic index of 30, which is considered low. It also provides 1.7 g of fiber per 100 g.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.