View full-size photo · Photo: Open Food Facts contributors, CC BY-SA
Red Onion
Red Onion by Ahold provides 30 kcal per 100 g, with 3.4 g of sugars and 0.7 g of protein. That is 34% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Fruits and vegetables based foods category.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 medium onion (148 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 44 kcal | 67 −55% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.5 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8 g | 10 g | 4% | 10.9 −38% |
| Total sugars | 3.4 g | 5 g | 5.2 −34% | |
| Dietary fiber | 1.4 g | 2.1 g | 8% | 2.4 −41% |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1 g | 2% | 2.1 −68% |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g | 0.3 −100% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 3586 Fruits and vegetables based foods products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other fruits and vegetables based foods
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Onion
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 medium onion (148 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0688267170010
Prices reported by shoppers
Loading prices…
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Red Onion?
Red Onion contains 30 kcal per 100 g and about 44 kcal per serving (1 medium onion (148 g)).
How much sugar is in Red Onion?
Red Onion has 3.4 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Red Onion healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 1 — unprocessed or minimally processed. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Red Onion vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 1, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
Reviews
Compare & rankings
Healthier alternatives
Best in category →Same category, meaningfully better on at least one measure and no worse on the others. Each card shows what improves.
a NOVA 1 
a 
a NOVA 1 
a NOVA 1 More fruits and vegetables based foods
View all →
a NOVA 4 
d NOVA 1 
c 
a NOVA 1 
c 
c NOVA 4 More from Ahold
View all →
c NOVA 3 
b NOVA 2 
d NOVA 3 
NOVA 2