How many grams is 1 cup of onion?
1 cup = 160 g
One level US cup of onion weighs 160 g (5.6 oz). A tablespoon is 10 g. Per 100 g: 40 calories and 1.1 g protein.
Your amount
160 g1 cup
64Calories
1.8 gProtein
Conversion chart
| cups | grams | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| ⅛ cup | 20 g | 8 | 0.2 g |
| ¼ cup | 40 g | 16 | 0.4 g |
| ⅓ cup | 53.3 g | 21 | 0.6 g |
| ½ cup | 80 g | 32 | 0.9 g |
| ⅔ cup | 107 g | 43 | 1.2 g |
| ¾ cup | 120 g | 48 | 1.3 g |
| 1 cup | 160 g | 64 | 1.8 g |
| 1½ cup | 240 g | 96 | 2.6 g |
| 2 cup | 320 g | 128 | 3.5 g |
| 3 cup | 480 g | 192 | 5.3 g |
| 4 cup | 640 g | 256 | 7 g |
How to measure
Fill the cup to the top and level it with a spatula.
One medium onion gives about 1 cup chopped.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of onion?
1 cup of onion = 160 g. One medium onion gives about 1 cup chopped.
Is this a level or heaped cup?
Level. Heaped spoons and packed cups can weigh 20 to 30% more.
Why does my package say something different?
Brands grind and pack differently. For baking, a kitchen scale is always more accurate than cups.