Cabbage vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and kimchi:
- Cabbage has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and niacin.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 51% |
| Fat | 3% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than kimchi - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and kimchi are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 74% more Vitamin K than kimchi - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and niacin. Both cabbage and kimchi contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of calcium - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 432% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both cabbage and kimchi contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cabbage | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kimchi has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.104 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does cabbage or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.