Fried onion
Low GI
GL 0.8 per cup (87 g) · GL 0.9 per 100 g
- Contains natural onion compounds
- High calorie density from frying oil
Fried onion has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Onion (15). One cup (87 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.8.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170004 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Onion
- GI 15 · GL 1.1 per 100 g
Onion - GI 15 · GL 0.6 per 100 g canned
Canned onions - Onion, frozenGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozen
- Pickled red onionGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g redpickled
- GI 15 · GL 1.2 per 100 g red
Red Onion - Boiled onionGI 15 · GL 1.5 per 100 g boiled
- GI 35 · GL 2 per 100 g pickled
Pickled onion - +2 more
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 5 g | 0 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 87 g | 0.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 123 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.86 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.57 g |
| Natural | 3.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 0.95 g |
| Fat | 10.8 g |
| Saturated | 1.96 g |
| Unsaturated | 8.84 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains natural onion compounds
- Provides some dietary fiber
- High calorie density from frying oil
- Significant glycemic load impacting blood sugar
- Often prepared with low-quality refined oils
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fried onion?
Fried onion has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One cup (87 g) has a glycemic load of 0.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.9.
Is Fried onion good for people with insulin resistance?
Fried onion has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Onion has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Onion in this database, Canned onions has the lowest glycemic load (0.6 per 100 g).
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