Onion puree
Low GI
GL 0.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low calorie density
- Moderate natural sugar content
Onion puree has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Whole Onion (15). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.
Updated Nov 19, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · 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 - GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g diced
Diced onion - Onion petalsGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g petals
- Onion, frozenGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g frozen
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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 | 0.02 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.08 g |
| Sodium | 4 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low calorie density
- Contains antioxidants
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate natural sugar content
- Low protein content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Onion puree?
Onion puree has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Onion puree good for people with insulin resistance?
Onion puree 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 Whole Onion has the lowest glycemic load?
Onion puree has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Whole Onion in this database (1 per 100 g).
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