Red onion by Tesco

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Red onion

by Tesco in Red onions Barcode 10076156
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unprocessed or minimally processed
Green-Score
a
Environmental impact estimate

Red onion by Tesco provides 39 kcal per 100 g, with 6.2 g of sugars and 1 g of protein. Its Nutri-Score is A and it is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed or minimally processed). It is listed in the Red onions category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.1 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
6.2 g · Moderate
Salt
0.1 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 39 kcal 51 −23%
Total fat 0.1 g 0.4 −77%
Saturated fat 0 g 0.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 8 g 9.1 −12%
Total sugars 6.2 g 6.7 −8%
Added sugars 0 g 0
Dietary fiber 1.1 g 2.1 −49%
Protein 1 g 1.5 −31%
Salt 0.1 g 0.1

Category average across 28 Red onions products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other red onions

Calories higher 32%
Sugars higher 21%
Salt lower 37%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 100%
Fiber top 91%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

red onion

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
10076156

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Red onion?

Red onion contains 39 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Red onion?

Red onion has 6.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate 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 September 5, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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