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Is Onion keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, onion is keto-friendly. A serving (¼ cup chopped (40 g)) has about 3 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day12%

The short answer

Count them. A few slices are fine, but whole onions add up.

A typical serving is ¼ cup chopped (40 g). That has 16 calories, 0.4 g protein, 0 g fat and 3 g net carbs (3.7 g total carbs − 0.7 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

6servings at 20 g/day
8servings at 25 g/day
16servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size¼ cup chopped (40 g)
Calories16
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate3.7 g
Dietary fiber0.7 g
Net carbs3 g
Protein0.4 g

Per 100 g: 40 kcal · 7.6 g net carbs · 1.1 g protein · 0.1 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is onion keto?

Yes, onion is keto-friendly. A serving (¼ cup chopped (40 g)) has about 3 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in onion?

A serving of onion (¼ cup chopped (40 g)) has about 3.7 g of total carbohydrates and 0.7 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 3 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 7.6 g of net carbs.

Can I eat onion on a keto diet?

Yes. Count them. A few slices are fine, but whole onions add up. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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