Ginger vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Ginger and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
ginger
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in ginger and kimchi:
- Both kimchi and ginger are high in iron.
- Ginger has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kimchi contains more folate.
- Ginger is a great source of protein.
- Ginger is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Kimchi has 37.7 times less saturated fat than ginger.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Ginger (Spices, ginger, ground) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Ginger is high in calories and kimchi has 96% less calories than ginger - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and ginger has 335 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, ginger is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Ginger has a macronutrient ratio of 12:75:13 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Ginger | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 75% | 51% |
| Fat | 13% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Ginger is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 97% less carbohydrates than ginger - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Ginger is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 781% more dietary fiber than kimchi - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and ginger has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi and ginger contain similar amounts of sugar - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and ginger has 3.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Ginger is a great source of protein and it has 716% more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and ginger has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kimchi has 37.7 times less saturated fat than ginger - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and ginger has 2.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Ginger has more Vitamin C than kimchi - ginger has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Kimchi and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and ginger has 2ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and ginger contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and ginger does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 53 times more Vitamin K than ginger - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and ginger has 0.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Ginger has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6, however, kimchi contains more folate. Both ginger and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Ginger | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 9.62 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.477 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.626 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Ginger is an excellent source of calcium and it has 245% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
iron
Both kimchi and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 692% more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
potassium
Ginger is an excellent source of potassium and it has 774% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg 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,
| Ginger | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 18 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both ginger and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Ginger | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.223 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.223 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, ginger has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Ginger | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.706 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.706 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% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kimchi or ginger contain more calories in 100 grams?Ginger is high in calories and kimchi has 100% less calories than ginger - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and ginger has 335 calories.
Does kimchi or ginger have more carbohydrates?
By weight, ginger is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 100% fewer carbohydrates than ginger - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and ginger has 71.6g of carbohydrates.
Does kimchi or ginger contain more calcium?
Ginger is a rich source of calcium and it has 250% more calcium than kimchi - kimchi has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and ginger has 114mg of calcium.
Does kimchi or ginger contain more iron?
Both kimchi and ginger are high in iron. Ginger has 690% more iron than kimchi - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and ginger has 19.8mg of iron.
Does kimchi or ginger contain more potassium?
Ginger is a rich source of potassium and it has 770% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and ginger has 1320mg of potassium.