I don’t sweat onion size. Most of my recipes are flexible; if I call for a large onion and you use a medium onion, you’ll be fine. In other words, size doesn’t matter.
I’m working on my vegetable broth recipe, and I want to get the right ratio of onion, celery, and carrot to water. (3:2 water to vegetables, and 3:2:1 onion to carrot to celery.) To do that right, I need to do it by weight; to give you instructions, I need to know what “2 large onions, chopped” actually means. Testing time! I went to the store, bought a range of onions, and got out my kitchen scale. Here’s what I found.
How many cups does a small onion yield:
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Sliced crosswise (⅛th-inch thick):
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Sliced lengthwise (⅛th-inch thick):
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Finely diced (⅛th-inch per side):
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about 10 slices
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about 1 cup (packed)
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about ¾ cup
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How much does a Large onion weigh?
8 to 12 ounces, averaging about 10 ounces
How much does a Small onion weigh?
5 ounces or less, averaging 4 ounces
Does onion size matter?
FAQ
How much onion is a small onion?
How many cups is 1 small onion diced?
How much does 1 onion make?
How many onions is 8 oz?
How much onion can I make from one small onion?
You will likely yield half a cup of onion from one small onion. In the previous sections, we likened a medium-sized onion to the size of a navel orange and a large onion to the size of a small red grapefruit. For this segment, we will liken a small onion to the size of your typical lemon.
How can one consume onions?
In the raw version, we consume a greater amount of potassium, calcium and phosphorus. We can think of creative ways to use onions, such as: salt seasoned with onions, pickled, in salads and as an ingredient in guacamole. Consumption of sautéed onions is common in sauces, as an accompaniment to meats, quiches and other dishes. An interesting way is to use it with rice at the time of cooking, to give a special flavor to the main dish. Fried, it can be part of the main course or an appetizer, like the famous onion rings. However, attention: the use of flour for breading and oil for dipping contribute to the increase of cholesterol.
How much do onions weigh?
Small onions weigh five ounces or less and are roughly the size of a racquetball. Medium onions weigh between five and eight ounces and are the size of a baseball. Large onions are roughly the size of a softball and weigh over 12 ounces, while the average weight is 16 ounces.
How many onions in a pound?
There are 6 small onions (about 2.5 ounces each), 4 to 5 medium onions (about 3 to 3.5 ounces each), or 3 large onions in 1 pound. Like most fruits and vegetables, the number of onions needed to measure 1 cup depends on how coarsely you chop it.