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How many calories in
onion powder?

Onion Powder runs 341 calories per 100g, but realistic per-meal portions add fewer than 5 calories. Useful as flavor without budget cost. The 100g number is mostly a comparison reference.

341
kcal · 100g
10g
Protein
79g
Carbs
1g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical onion powder serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
290 kcal
8.5g
4 oz (113g)
385 kcal
11.3g
1 cup (~150g)
512 kcal
15.0g
In your day

What 341 calories means.

Carb-forward — most of its 341 kcal come from carbohydrate, so it's best placed around training when your body uses carbs most readily.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
17%
per 100g · 2.9g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking65 min
🏃 Running34 min
🚴 Cycling37 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Onion Powder vs. similar foods.

How onion powder stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Onion Powder
341 kcal / 100g
2.9g
331 kcal / 100g
5.1g
325 kcal / 100g
4g
315 kcal / 100g
3.5g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in onion powder?

Onion Powder has approximately 341 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 290 calories.

How much protein is in onion powder?

10g of protein per 100g. That puts onion powder at roughly 2.9g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.

How do I log onion powder accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is onion powder good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Onion Powder sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.