Calorie comparison
Green Peas vs Onion
Per 100 grams, onion is the lighter choice by 41 calories, while green peas 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 | Green Peas | Onion |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 | 40 |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 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
🫛 Green Peas
1 cup (145 g)
117 cal
7.8 g protein · 20.3 g carbs · 0.6 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, green peas or onion?
Per 100 g, green peas has 81 calories and onion has 40. Onion is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, green peas or onion?
Green Peas has 5.4 g of protein per 100 g; onion has 1.1 g. Green Peas wins on protein.
Is green peas 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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