Kimchi
Kimchi is a staple of Korean cuisine, featuring fermented vegetables, most commonly napa cabbage and Korean radish. It is seasoned with a vibrant blend of chili powder, garlic, ginger, and other spices, creating a complex flavor profile that is both spicy and savory. Kimchi is enjoyed as a side dish with almost every Korean meal, and is also a key ingredient in many popular Korean dishes.
Shared meals of this food: 83 · Data updated 2026-10-30
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Nutrition range from shared meals
Per serving
Calories40 kcal40–50 kcal
Carbs8 g7–10 g
Protein2 g2–2 g
Fat0.5 g0.5–0.5 g
Median · 25–75% range · Valid samples 83
Per 100g
Calories40 kcal30–40 kcal
Carbs8 g6–8 g
Converted for comparison.
Estimated post-meal glucose (AI)
155mg/dL155–165
AI estimates from shared meals, calculated from a 100 mg/dL baseline. Not measured values.
Measured glucose
Shared meals with a measured record: 0
Individual values are only visible to contributors in the app.
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720 kcalAnswered with real data
- How many calories is a serving of Kimchi?
- Across 83 shared meals the median is 40 kcal, with a 25–75% range of 40–50 kcal.
- How many carbs does Kimchi have?
- The median is 8 g, with a 25–75% range of 7–10 g.
- How much does Kimchi raise post-meal glucose?
- Across 83 shared meals the median AI estimate is 155 mg/dL, with a 25–75% range of 155–165 mg/dL.
- How many calories is Kimchi eaten with Pickled Radish, Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi)?
- Across 12 shared meals containing Kimchi the median was 830 kcal. Those meals also included Pickled Radish, Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi).
