Beets vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Beets and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beets
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beets and kimchi:
- Beet has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
- Beet is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Beet is an excellent source of potassium.
- Kimchi has 5.3 times less sugar than beet.
- Kimchi has 65% less calories than beet.
- Kimchi has 75% less carbohydrates than beet.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beets (Beets, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi has 65% less calories than beet - beet has 43 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beets is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Beets has a macronutrient ratio of 14:83:3 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beets | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 83% | 51% |
| Fat | 3% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi has 75% less carbohydrates than beet - beet has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in beets are made of 71% sugar and 29% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Beet is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 75% more dietary fiber than kimchi - beet has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Kimchi has 5.3 times less sugar than beet - beet has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Beets and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - beet has 1.6g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both beets and kimchi are low in saturated fat - beet has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Beet has more Vitamin C than kimchi - beet has 4.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Beets and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - beet has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Beets and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - beet has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 217 times more Vitamin K than beet - beet has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Beet has more thiamin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Beets | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.334 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.155 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 109 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 106% more calcium than beet - beet has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 213% more iron than beet - beet has 0.8mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Beet is an excellent source of potassium and it has 115% more potassium than kimchi - beet has 325mg 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,
| Beets | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 20 UG | 55 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 49 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than beet per 100 grams.
| Beets | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.005 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.005 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both beets and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Beets | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.055 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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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does beets or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi has 70% less calories than beet - beet has 43 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does beets or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi has 80% fewer carbohydrates than beet - beet has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in beets are made of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
Does beets or kimchi contain more potassium?
Beet is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than kimchi - beet has 325mg of potassium in 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.