Kimchi nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 150 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.7g24% of calories
- Carbs3.6g51% of calories
- Fat0.8g25% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Kimchi (1 cup, 150 g) has 23 calories, with 1.7 g of protein, 3.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (55% DV), riboflavin (b2) (24% DV) and Vitamin B6 (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 32% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin K55%
- Riboflavin (B2)24%
- Vitamin B625%
- Iron47%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium32%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (150 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 8 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 65 μg | 55% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 50 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 36 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 23 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Kimchi?
One serving of Kimchi (1 cup) has 23 calories, which works out to 15 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Kimchi high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 24% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Kimchi keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Kimchi?
747 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Kimchi?
1.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
