Calorie comparison
Corn vs Onion
Per 100 grams, onion is the lighter choice by 46 calories, while corn delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Corn | Onion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 86 | 40 |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbs | 19 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌽 Corn
1 ear (90 g)
77 cal
2.9 g protein · 17.1 g carbs · 1.1 g fat
🧅 Onion
1 medium (110 g)
44 cal
1.2 g protein · 9.9 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, corn or onion?
Per 100 g, corn has 86 calories and onion has 40. Onion is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, corn or onion?
Corn has 3.2 g of protein per 100 g; onion has 1.1 g. Corn wins on protein.
Is corn or onion better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward onion — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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