How many grams is 1 tablespoon of onion?
1 tbsp = 10 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
10 g1 tablespoon
4Calories
0.11 gProtein
Conversion chart
| tablespoons | grams | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 10 g | 4 | 0.1 g |
| 2 tbsp | 20 g | 8 | 0.2 g |
| 3 tbsp | 30 g | 12 | 0.3 g |
| 4 tbsp | 40 g | 16 | 0.4 g |
| 6 tbsp | 60 g | 24 | 0.7 g |
| 8 tbsp | 80 g | 32 | 0.9 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 tablespoon of onion?
1 tablespoon of onion = 10 g. One medium onion gives about 1 cup chopped.
Is this a level or heaped tablespoon?
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.