Kimchi: calories and nutrition facts

Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.

15 cal per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Summary per 100 g

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Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)	% DV*
Calories	15 cal	23 cal	1%
Total Fat	0.5 g	0.8 g	1%
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	1%
Trans Fat	no data
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Sodium	498 mg	747 mg	32%
Total Carbohydrate	2.4 g	3.6 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.6 g	2.4 g	9%
Total Sugars	1.1 g	1.6 g
Protein	1.1 g	1.7 g	3%
Vitamin D	0.0 µg	0.0 µg	0%
Calcium	33 mg	50 mg	4%
Iron	2.5 mg	3.8 mg	21%
Potassium	151 mg	227 mg	5%

Full nutrition table

Energy and water
Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)	% DV*
Calories	15 cal	23 cal	1%
Energy (kJ)	65 kJ	98 kJ
Water	94.3 %	141.5 %

Macronutrients
Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)	% DV*
Total Fat	0.5 g	0.8 g	1%
Total Carbohydrate	2.4 g	3.6 g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.6 g	2.4 g	9%
Total Sugars	1.1 g	1.6 g
Protein	1.1 g	1.7 g	3%

Fats
Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)	% DV*
Saturated Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	1%
Trans Fat	no data
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2 g	0.4 g
Butyric acid (4:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Caproic acid (6:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Caprylic acid (8:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Capric acid (10:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Lauric acid (12:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Myristic acid (14:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Palmitic acid (16:0)	0.06 g	0.09 g
Stearic acid (18:0)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Palmitoleic acid (16:1)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Oleic acid (18:1)	0.04 g	0.06 g
Gadoleic acid (20:1)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Erucic acid (22:1)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Linoleic acid (18:2)	0.10 g	0.16 g
Linolenic acid (18:3)	0.14 g	0.21 g
Stearidonic acid (18:4)	0.00 g	0.00 g
Arachidonic acid (20:4)	0.00 g	0.00 g
EPA (20:5 n-3)	0.00 g	0.00 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)	0.00 g	0.00 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)	0.00 g	0.00 g

Minerals
Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)	% DV*
Sodium	498 mg	747 mg	32%
Calcium	33 mg	50 mg	4%
Iron	2.5 mg	3.8 mg	21%
Potassium	151 mg	227 mg	5%
Magnesium	14 mg	21 mg	5%
Phosphorus	24 mg	36 mg	3%
Zinc	0.2 mg	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.02 mg	0.04 mg	4%
Manganese	no data
Selenium	0.5 µg	0.8 µg	1%

Vitamins
Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)	% DV*
Vitamin D	0.0 µg	0.0 µg	0%
Vitamin A (RAE)	5 µg	8 µg	1%
Retinol	0 µg	0 µg
Vitamin C	0.0 mg	0.0 mg	0%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	0.11 mg	0.17 mg	1%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	43.6 µg	65.4 µg	55%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)	0.01 mg	0.02 mg	1%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)	0.21 mg	0.32 mg	24%
Niacin (vitamin B3)	1.1 mg	1.7 mg	10%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)	no data
Vitamin B6	0.21 mg	0.32 mg	19%
Folate (DFE)	52 µg	78 µg	20%
Vitamin B12	0.00 µg	0.00 µg	0%
Choline	16 mg	23 mg	4%

Other
Nutrient	Per 100 g (3.5 oz)	Per 1 cup (150 g)
Ash	1.70 g	2.55 g
Alcohol (ethyl)	0.0 g	0.0 g
Caffeine	0 mg	0 mg

*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.

The USDA data has no value for this nutrient in Kimchi.

Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.

Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.

Questions about Kimchi

How many calories are in Kimchi?

Kimchi has 15 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1 cup (150 g), that is 23 calories.

Where do the values for Kimchi come from?

From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.

Do the values apply to the brand I buy?

Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.

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Data source

USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 170392: “Cabbage, kimchi”.

Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.

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