Overview
Crisp Japanese onion bulb used in soups, curries, and stir-fries; low calorie with gentle sweetness
- Standard portion: 100 g
- Approx. 33 kcal per serving
Food noteShow details
- May irritate stomach when raw
- Strong odor
- Sensitive to overcooking
Serving guidanceShow details
Best with
- Beef/Chicken curry (sweet umami base)
- Miso soup (aroma)
- Ginger pork (shoga-yaki)
- Omelet and rice (omu-rice)
- Salads with vinegar dressings
Use caution with
- Heavy cream sauces (calorie dense)
- Too much raw for sensitive stomachs
- Over-browning at high heat (acrylamide risk)
Pros & consShow details
Pros
- Very low calories
- Adds flavor with few carbs
- Contains prebiotic fructans
Cons
- Fragrance can linger
- Causes tears when cutting
- May cause gas in some
Calorie comparisonShow details
| Serving | Calories | Protein (P) | Carbs (C) | Fat (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 serve100 g | 33 kcal | 0.7 g | 7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 50 g50 g | 16.5 kcal | 0.35 g | 3.5 g | 0.05 g |
Per 100 g100 g | 33 kcal | 0.7 g | 7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 150 g150 g | 50 kcal | 1.05 g | 10.5 g | 0.15 g |
Per 200 g200 g | 66 kcal | 1.4 g | 14 g | 0.2 g |
Per 250 g250 g | 83 kcal | 1.75 g | 17.5 g | 0.25 g |
