Food
Onion dip nutrition facts
A typical portion of onion dip (1 tablespoon; 15 g, regular) has 50 calories and 0g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 2 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 160 calories (yogurt based) to 346 (regular).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Onion dip, regular, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 2.2g
- more than 25% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 346
- more than 79% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 563mg
- more than 85% of reference foods
1 tablespoon weighs 15 g in USDA's record for Onion dip, regular (FDC 2705621).
Where the calories come from: 5% carbohydrate, 93% fat and 2% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Every form of onion dip USDA describes
Regular has the most calories per 100 g (346); the fewest: Yogurt based (160)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onion dip, regular | 346 | 2.2 g | 35.8 g | 563 mg |
| Onion dip, yogurt based | 160 | 6.8 g | 12.9 g | 507 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 tablespoon (15 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0.32 g | 2.15 g | 1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 5.37 g | 35.8 g | 7% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0.59 g | 3.92 g | 0% |
| Energy | 51.9 kcal | 346 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 8.43 g | 56.2 g | |
| Total Sugars | 0.40 g | 2.64 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.030 g | 0.20 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 5.70 mg | 38.0 mg | 2% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.31 g | 8.74 g | 7% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 1.19 g | 7.95 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.61 g | 17.4 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 9.75 mg | 65.0 mg | 1% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.015 mg | 0.10 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 1.05 mg | 7.00 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus, P | 9.75 mg | 65.0 mg | 1% |
| Potassium, K | 15.4 mg | 103 mg | 0% |
| Sodium, Na | 84.5 mg | 563 mg | 4% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.043 mg | 0.29 mg | 0% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.0016 mg | 0.011 mg | 0% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.39 µg | 2.60 µg | 1% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 10.8 µg | 72.0 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 10.9 µg | 73.0 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 0.45 µg | 3.00 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.21 mg | 1.40 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.030 µg | 0.20 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.30 µg | 2.00 µg | |
| Lycopene | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.90 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.14 mg | 0.90 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin | 0.0049 mg | 0.033 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin | 0.014 mg | 0.095 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.0098 mg | 0.065 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.0055 mg | 0.037 mg | 0% |
| Folate, total | 0.90 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.022 µg | 0.15 µg | 1% |
| Choline, total | 3.56 mg | 23.7 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 9.44 µg | 62.9 µg | 8% |
| Folic acid | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 0.90 µg | 6.00 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 0.90 µg | 6.00 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0028 g | 0.019 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.012 g | 0.083 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.0089 g | 0.059 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.023 g | 0.15 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.033 g | 0.22 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.11 g | 0.72 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.75 g | 5.03 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.27 g | 1.83 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 1.19 g | 7.93 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 2.27 g | 15.1 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.32 g | 2.11 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.0043 g | 0.029 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00030 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.023 g | 0.15 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.015 g | 0.10 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00030 g | 0.0020 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.0012 g | 0.0080 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00060 g | 0.0040 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2705621: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in onion dip?
50 in 1 tablespoon (15 g) of regular; 160 to 346 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in onion dip?
0g in 1 tablespoon; 2.2 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in onion dip?
85mg in 1 tablespoon; 563 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov