Calories in Kimchi
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Kimchi contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 23 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from fat and 24% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in olives, pickles, pickled vegetables on FoodFactly, where the median is 46 kcal per 100 g across 29 foods.
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 14% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.067 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 498 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.1 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K C | 43.6 µg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 15.5 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium C | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 151 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 24%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 24%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.1 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.84 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the lowest quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 6.4 g)
- Fat0.5 gin the top quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.067 gabove the median for olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 0.061 g)
- Sodium498 mgin the lowest quarter of olives, pickles, pickled vegetables (median 949 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.24 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.057 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 55 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 94.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 52 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, kimchi | 15 | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Radish | 16 | 0.68 g | 3.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, dill, reduced sodium | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables excluding tomatoes and carrots, no dressing | 23 | 1.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.19 g |
| Pickles, dill | 14 | 0.48 g | 2 g | 0.43 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in kimchi?
100 g of kimchi has 15 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 23 kcal.
How much protein is in kimchi?
Kimchi contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 cup (150 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other olives, pickles, pickled vegetables, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.84 g).
How many carbs are in kimchi?
Kimchi has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in kimchi?
Kimchi contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.067 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does kimchi contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (36% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), iron (14% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and Vitamin B6 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in kimchi?
100 g contains 498 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2710077. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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