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Yellow onion
Calories & nutrition facts
yellow, sauteed
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 123 kcal —
- Protein 1 g 2%
- Carbohydrate 6.2 g 2%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 1.5 g 7%
- Fibre 1.7 g 6%
- Sodium 12 mg 1%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 1.8 mg 2%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.68 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 21.6 µg 18%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
- Niacin (B3) 0.04 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.17 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.21 mg 12%
- Folate (B9) 2 µg 1%
- Choline 6.5 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 20 mg 2%
- Iron 0.27 mg 2%
- Magnesium 9 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 33 mg 3%
- Potassium 133 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.21 mg 2%
- Copper 0.02 mg 2%
- Manganese 0.1 mg 4%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 123 | 1 g | 6.2 g | 11 g |
| 1 × cup chopped | 87 g | 107 | 0.8 g | 5.4 g | 9.4 g |
| 2 × cup chopped | 174 g | 214 | 1.7 g | 11 g | 19 g |
| ½ × cup chopped | 43.5 g | 54 | 0.4 g | 2.7 g | 4.7 g |
| 3 × cup chopped | 261 g | 321 | 2.5 g | 16 g | 28 g |
| 4 × cup chopped | 348 g | 428 | 3.3 g | 21 g | 38 g |
Similar foods
- White or yellow onionsautéed/pan-fried, without added fat39 kcal / 100 g
- Brown onionflesh, fresh, sautéed48 kcal / 100 g
- Onionsfried, ready-made product575 kcal / 100 g
- Spring onionbulb and stalk, fresh, sautéed46 kcal / 100 g
- Sweet onionsweet, raw32 kcal / 100 g
- Red onionflesh, fresh, sautéed with oil103 kcal / 100 g
- White onionbraised, with soy oil, with salt253 kcal / 100 g
- Yellow bell pepperbraised with oil, onion and garlic, unsalted63 kcal / 100 g
- Cebolla26 kcal / 100 g
- Caramelized onionhomemade138 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Yellow onion
How do you caramelise yellow onions without burning them?
Slice them evenly and cook in a wide pan with a little oil and a pinch of salt over low to medium heat, stirring often. Give them about 35–45 minutes to turn deeply golden; if the pan starts to catch, add a splash of water.
How long should you roast yellow onion, and at what temperature?
Cut it into wedges, toss with oil and roast at 200 °C for about 30–40 minutes, turning once. It is ready when the edges are browned and the centre is soft.
How should you store whole and cut yellow onions?
Keep whole onions in a cool, dry, dark place with good airflow, away from potatoes. Refrigerate a cut onion in a sealed container and use it within a few days.
How can you make raw yellow onion taste milder?
Slice it thinly and soak it in cold water for about 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry. This takes the sharp edge off for salads, sandwiches and burgers.
What can you cook with yellow onions?
They are a classic base for French onion soup, onion gravy and many stews, curries and pasta sauces. For soup, cook the sliced onions slowly until golden before adding stock; that browning gives the broth its deep flavour.
Can you use red onion instead of yellow onion in a recipe?
Yes: use the same amount in cooked dishes, though red onion can make the result a little sweeter and may tint pale sauces. For a closer flavour, brown onion is usually the more similar swap.
Are yellow onions the same as brown onions?
The names are often used for the same familiar golden-brown cooking onion, though the exact naming varies. Both are commonly used for slow-cooked dishes because their flavour becomes sweeter as they soften and brown.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170004 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
