Onion Chutney Calories & Nutrition (प्याज़ की चटनी)

Onion Chutney has 22 calories per 1 tbsp (147 kcal per 100 g)

South Indian Health Rating: 8/10 Best time: Breakfast
22 kcal

Onion Chutney Calories by Serving Size

Most people measure Indian food in katoris, plates and pieces — not grams. Here is Onion Chutney broken down the way you actually eat it.

Serving Weight Calories Protein Carbs Fat
1 tsp 5 g 7 kcal 0.1 g 0.7 g 0.4 g
1 tbsp standard 15 g 22 kcal 0.4 g 2 g 1.3 g
100 g 100 g 147 kcal 2.7 g 13.3 g 8.7 g
Values are scaled from the standard serving and rounded. Actual figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.
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Nutrition Facts — Onion Chutney (per 1 tbsp)
Nutrient Per serving Per 100 g % DV*
Calories 22 kcal 147 kcal 1%
Protein 0.4 g 2.7 g 1%
Carbohydrates 2 g 13.3 g 1%
Fat 1.3 g 8.7 g 2%
Fiber 0.7 g 4.7 g 3%
Sugar 1 g 6.7 g 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Where the calories come from
Protein 0.4 g · 8%
Carbs 2 g · 38%
Fat 1.3 g · 55%
Burn it off

Minutes of activity to burn 22 kcal (70 kg adult):

Brisk walking 5 min
Cycling 3 min
Running 2 min
Yoga 6 min

Is Onion Chutney good for weight loss?

Yes — a good choice

Onion Chutney carries roughly 147 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.7 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Is Onion Chutney good for muscle gain?

Mainly an energy food

Onion Chutney provides about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which counts as low for Indian foods. That works out to roughly 1.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, so it is not an efficient way to hit a protein target. Pair it with a dedicated protein source — dal, curd, paneer, eggs, soya or chicken — rather than relying on it for muscle growth.

Health tips for eating Onion Chutney

Watch the portion and the amount of oil used. Pair with a protein source and vegetables for a balanced meal.

About Onion Chutney

Onions sautéed with red chilli and tamarind and ground, served with dosa.

Frequently asked questions about Onion Chutney

1 tbsp onion chutney (15 g) contains approximately 22 calories, along with 0.4 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 1.3 g fat.

1 tbsp onion chutney (15 g) mein lagbhag 22 calorie aur 0.4 g protein hota hai. Isme 2 g carbs aur 1.3 g fat bhi hota hai.

1 बड़ा चम्मच प्याज़ की चटनी (15 ग्राम) में लगभग 22 कैलोरी और 0.4 ग्राम प्रोटीन होता है। इसमें 2 ग्राम कार्बोहाइड्रेट और 1.3 ग्राम फैट भी होता है।

100 g of Onion Chutney contains about 147 calories, 2.7 g protein, 13.3 g carbs and 8.7 g fat.

Yes — a good choice. Onion Chutney carries roughly 147 kcal per 100 g, which is moderate for an everyday Indian food. The fibre content (around 4.7 g per 100 g) slows digestion and steadies appetite between meals. You can fit reasonable portions into a fat-loss diet without much trouble, as long as the rest of your day stays within your calorie target.

Onion Chutney contains about 2.7 g of protein per 100 g, which is considered low for Indian foods. Pair it with dal, curd, paneer or eggs to lift the protein content of the meal.

Onion Chutney provides roughly 13.3 g of carbohydrates and 6.7 g of sugar per 100 g. That is a moderate carbohydrate load for a typical serving. Portion control and pairing with protein, vegetables or curd help blunt the blood-sugar response. Anyone managing diabetes should confirm portions with their own doctor or dietitian.

Onion Chutney is best eaten at breakfast.

For a 70 kg adult, burning the roughly 22 calories in 1 tbsp onion chutney takes brisk walking for about 5 minutes, or cycling for about 3 minutes, or running for about 2 minutes, or yoga for about 6 minutes.

Compare Onion Chutney with other foods

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Data source: nutrition values are drawn from the Indian Nutrient Databank (INDB) — Vijayakumar A, Dubasi HB, Awasthi A, Jaacks LM, Curr Dev Nutr 2024;8(7):103790, used under CC BY 4.0. INDB is derived from the ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT 2017 and 2004).

Serving sizes are typical Indian household portions set by FitDesi, with nutrients scaled from the per-100 g values. Figures vary with recipe, oil used and regional preparation.

Last updated: 30 October 2026

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