Calories in Kimchi

11kcal per 1/2 cup (75 g)

15 kcal per 100 g · about 1% of a 2,000-kcal day

Kimchi delivers big, tangy, fermented flavor for about 11 calories a half-cup. It turns plain rice or eggs into a meal without moving the count much.

Kimchi nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1/2 cup
Calories15 kcal11 kcal
Protein1.1 g0.8 g
Carbs2.4 g1.8 g
Fat0.5 g0.4 g
Fiber1.6 g1.2 g
Sugar1.1 g0.8 g

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Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.