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How Many Calories in Onions, Yellow, Sauteed?

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132
calories per 100g
115 calories per 1 cup chopped (87g)
0.9gProtein
7.9gCarbs
10.8gFat
1.7gFibre

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Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)37 kcal0.3g
100g132 kcal0.9g
1 cup chopped115 kcal0.8g
grams
132kcal
0.9gprotein
7.9gcarbs
10.8gfat
1.7gfibre

A onions, yellow, sauteed contains 132 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup chopped (87g) provides about 115 calories. Onions, Yellow, Sauteed is moderate in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Onions, Yellow, Sauteed Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (87g)
Calories132 kcal115 kcal
Protein0.9g0.8g
Carbohydrates7.9g6.9g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat10.8g9.4g
of which Saturates1.5g1.3g
Fibre1.7g1.5g
Sodium12.0mg10mg
Potassium133.0mg116mg
Calcium20.0mg17mg
Iron0.3mg0.3mg
Vitamin C1.8mg1.6mg
Vitamin A0.0µg0µg
Selenium0µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.0mg0.0mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in onions, yellow, sauteed per 100g?

Onions, Yellow, Sauteed contains 132 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is onions, yellow, sauteed high in calories?

A 1 cup chopped of onions, yellow, sauteed (87g) has around 115 calories — roughly 6% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is onions, yellow, sauteed good for weight loss?

Onions, Yellow, Sauteed is fairly calorie-dense at 132 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup chopped provides about 115 calories.

How much protein is in onions, yellow, sauteed?

Onions, Yellow, Sauteed contains 0.9g of protein per 100g.

Is onions, yellow, sauteed a good source of fibre?

Onions, Yellow, Sauteed is relatively low in fibre at 1.7g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does onions, yellow, sauteed compare to lima beans, immature seeds, frozen, baby?

Onions, Yellow, Sauteed has 132 calories per 100g, close to lima beans, immature seeds, frozen, baby at 132 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

How many servings of onions, yellow, sauteed for 20g of protein?

With 0.9g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 2222g of onions, yellow, sauteed to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to onions, yellow, sauteed by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Onions, Yellow, Sauteed (this page)132 kcal0.9g7.9g10.8g
Lima Beans, Immature Seeds, Frozen, Baby132 kcal7.6g25.1g0.4g
Cowpeas (blackeyes), Immature Seeds, Frozen, Cooked132 kcal8.5g23.8g0.7g
Potatoes, Microwaved, Cooked in Skin, Skin132 kcal4.4g29.6g0.1g
Potatoes, Au Gratin, Home-prepared From Recipe Using Butter132 kcal5.1g11.3g7.6g
Potatoes, Microwaved, Cooked, in Skin132 kcal4.4g29.6g0.1g
Potatoes, Au Gratin, Home-prepared From Recipe Using Margarine132 kcal5.1g11.3g7.6g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.