Calories in Kimchi

Kimchi has about 23 calories per 1 katori (100 g), with 1.6 g protein, 4 g carbs and 0.4 g fat. Per 100 g it has 23 kcal.

Featured in: Low-Calorie Vegetables & Sabzi

Very low calorie
23kcal
Calories · 1 katori (100 g)
1.6g
Protein · 1 katori (100 g)
4g
Carbs · 1 katori (100 g)
0.4g
Fat · 1 katori (100 g)
Carbs 61%Protein 25%Fat 14%share of calories

Kimchi calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 katori (100 g)23 kcal1.6 g4 g0.4 g
100 g23 kcal1.6 g4 g0.4 g

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Kimchi nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 g
Calories23 kcal
Protein1.6 g
Carbohydrates4 g
Fat0.4 g
Fibre1.8 g
Sugar1.5 g
Sodium500 mg
Calcium30 mg
Iron0.6 mg
Potassium160 mg
Vitamin C15 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Kimchi healthy?

  • ●Kimchi is very low in calories for its volume at 23 kcal per 100 g. About 61% of its calories come from carbs, 25% from protein and 14% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss it's an easy fit: you get a satisfying portion for relatively few calories.

To burn it off: 1 katori (100 g) (23 kcal) takes about 5 min of brisk walking or 2 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Kimchi: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Kimchi?

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One serving of Kimchi, 1 katori (100 g), has roughly 23 calories, with 1.6 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates, 0.4 g fat and 1.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Kimchi?

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100 g of Kimchi has 23 kcal, with 1.6 g protein, 4 g carbs, 0.4 g fat, 1.8 g fibre and 1.5 g sugar.

How much protein is in Kimchi?

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Kimchi has 1.6 g protein per 100 g (1.6 g in 1 katori (100 g)). Protein provides about 25% of its calories.

Is Kimchi good for weight loss?

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Yes. At 23 kcal per 100 g it is very low in calories for its volume, so it fits a weight-loss diet well.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Kimchi?

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Burning roughly 23 kcal takes about 5 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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