Canned onions
Low GI
GL 4 per typical can (400 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Low calorie content
- Moderate sodium content
Canned onions has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Whole Onion (15). One typical can (400 g) adds a glycemic load of 4.
Updated Nov 26, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Whole Onion
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 28 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.8 g |
| Natural | 2.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.4 g |
| Insoluble | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low calorie content
- Contains fiber
- Low glycemic load
- Moderate sodium content
- Some nutrient loss from processing
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned onions?
Canned onions has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical can (400 g) has a glycemic load of 4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Canned onions good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned onions 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?
Canned onions has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Whole Onion in this database (1 per 100 g).
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