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Chopped onions
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 30 kcal —
- Protein 0.8 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 5.7 g 2%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 1.8 g 6%
- Sugars 5.7 g —
- Sodium 12 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 4 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 3.3 mg 4%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.06 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.03 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.15 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.1 mg 2%
- Vitamin B6 0.08 mg 4%
- Folate (B9) 17 µg 4%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.5 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 17 mg 1%
- Iron 0.33 mg 2%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 22 mg 2%
- Potassium 124 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.07 mg 1%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.07 mg 3%
- Selenium 0.13 µg 0%
- Iodine 0.15 µg 0%
Similar foods
- Frozen chopped onionunprepared29 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen onionraw30 kcal / 100 g
- Yellow onionyellow, sauteed123 kcal / 100 g
- Whole frozen onionfrozen, whole, unprepared35 kcal / 100 g
- Onionraw31 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen whole onionunprepared35 kcal / 100 g
- Pearl onionfrozen31 kcal / 100 g
- Onion ringsbreaded, par fried, frozen, unprepared258 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable mixfrozen, potato, onion72 kcal / 100 g
- Spinach cutfrozen, unprepared20 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chopped onions
How do you chop an onion without it making you cry?
Chill it for 15–20 minutes first, then use a sharp knife and leave the root end intact until last; fewer irritating vapours escape while you cut.
How long do chopped onions take to cook?
For a soft, translucent base, cook them in a little oil over a medium-low heat for about 8–10 minutes, stirring often. Give them 20–30 minutes over low heat to turn deeply golden and sweet.
Can you freeze chopped onions?
Yes. Spread them in a single layer on a tray until firm, then pack into an airtight freezer bag so you can break off what you need; use them straight from frozen in soups, stews or sautés.
How long do chopped onions last in the fridge?
Keep them in a sealed container and use within a few days; their smell can spread to other foods. For longer storage, freeze them.
What can you cook with chopped onions?
They make a flavour base for soups, stews, curries and pasta sauces. Cook them gently first for a mellow base, or stir them raw into salsa and salads for a sharper bite.
Can you use dried onion instead of chopped onion?
Yes, especially in soups, sauces and casseroles. Dried onion is much more concentrated, so start with about one tablespoon for one medium onion and add a little water if the recipe needs moisture.
Source: Frida (Denmark) 424 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
