Canned Tuna vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and kimchi:
- Canned tuna is a great source of potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more dha, epa and dpa than kimchi.
- Kimchi has more riboflavin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and kimchi has 88% less calories than canned tuna - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to kimchi for fat. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 51% |
| Fat | 22% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kimchi and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than canned tuna - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Canned tuna has less sugar than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kimchi has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and canned tuna contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kimchi has more riboflavin and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 136% more calcium than canned tuna - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 158% more iron than canned tuna - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Canned tuna is a great source of potassium and it has 57% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, canned tuna has more DHA, EPA and DPA than kimchi per 100 grams. Both canned tuna and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Canned Tuna | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.071 G | 0.137 G |
| DHA | 0.629 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.233 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.018 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.951 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.104 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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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 kimchi or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than canned tuna - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is kimchi or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 20 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does kimchi or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kimchi and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..