Diced onion
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (14 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Moderate carbohydrate density for a vegetable
Diced onion has a glycemic index of 10, lower than plain Whole Onion (15). One piece (14 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #170000 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Whole Onion
- GI 15 · GL 1.4 per 100 g
Whole Onion - Boiled onionGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- Brown onionGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g brown
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g canned
Canned onions - Onion petalsGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g petals
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g puree
Onion puree - Onion, frozenGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozen
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 slice, thin | 9 g | 0.1 |
| 1 tbsp, chopped | 10 g | 0.1 |
| 1 slice, medium (1/8" thick) | 14 g | 0.1 |
| 1 slice, large (1/4" thick) | 38 g | 0.4 |
| 1 small | 70 g | 0.7 |
| 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) | 110 g | 1.1 |
| 1 cup, sliced | 115 g | 1.2 |
| 1 large | 150 g | 1.5 |
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| 1 cup, chopped | 160 g | 1.6 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 40 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4.2 g |
| Natural | 4.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Soluble | 0.5 g |
| Insoluble | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.02 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Low in calories and fat
- Contains beneficial prebiotic fibers
- Moderate carbohydrate density for a vegetable
- Lower fiber-to-carb ratio compared to leafy greens
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Diced onion?
Diced onion has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (14 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Diced onion good for people with insulin resistance?
Diced onion has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Whole Onion has the lowest glycemic load?
Diced onion has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Whole Onion in this database (1 per 100 g).
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