Kimchi
Very low calorie densityCalories per 100 g
24
Density
0.24kcal/g
Protein / 100g
1.2g
Carbs / 100g
4.7g
Fat / 100g
0.0g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Kimchi has 0.24 calories per gram (24 per 100 g). Mostly water and fiber. You can eat a large volume of these foods for very few calories. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 Cup | 85 g | 20 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 24 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein1.2 g / 100 g20% of calories
- Carbs4.7 g / 100 g80% of calories
- Fat0.0 g / 100 g0% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Kimchi is 1.6× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (0.24 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Kimchi is 1.9× less dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (0.24 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Kimchi is 10.5× less dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (0.24 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about kimchi
- How many calories are in 100 grams of kimchi?
- Kimchi contains 24 calories per 100 g, along with 1.2 g of protein, 4.7 g of carbohydrates, and 0.0 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of kimchi?
- Kimchi has a calorie density of 0.24 kcal per gram, which places it in the very low tier (under 0.6 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one 0.5 cup of kimchi?
- One 0.5 cup of Kimchi weighs about 85 g and provides roughly 20 calories.
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