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Onion Salt
Onion Salt by Sainsbury's provides 81 kcal per 100 g, with 2.1 g of sugars and 2.4 g of protein. That is 37% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Onion salt category and comes in a 86g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 4.5g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 4 kcal | 39 +108% | |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 +52% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −73% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.3 g | 0.7 g | 0% | 21.7 −30% |
| Total sugars | 2.1 g | 0.1 g | 3.3 −37% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 1.6 +87% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 0.1 g | 0% | 0.9 +155% |
| Salt | 73.6 g | 3.3 g | 69.4 +6% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 7 Onion salt products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other onion salt
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Sea salt, dried onion (24%), salt, anti caking agent: silicon dioxide, natural flavourings: garlic oil, onion oil.
Additives 1
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 86g
- Serving size
- 4.5g
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 0002140343030
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Onion Salt?
Onion Salt contains 81 kcal per 100 g and about 4 kcal per serving (4.5g).
How much sugar is in Onion Salt?
Onion Salt has 2.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Onion Salt healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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