Chicken Breast vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Chicken Breast and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
chicken breast
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chicken breast and kimchi:
- Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more folate.
- Chicken breast is a great source of potassium.
- Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein.
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than chicken breast.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chicken breast is high in calories and kimchi has 91% less calories than chicken breast - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and chicken breast has 165 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chicken breast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Chicken breast has a macronutrient ratio of 79:0:21 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chicken Breast | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 79% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 51% |
| Fat | 21% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kimchi and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than chicken breast - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Chicken breast has less sugar than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and chicken breast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Chicken breast is an excellent source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Kimchi and chicken breast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Kimchi has less cholesterol than chicken breast - chicken breast has 85mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chicken breast has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Chicken breast has more Vitamin D than kimchi - chicken breast has 5iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and chicken breast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.27mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 144 times more Vitamin K than chicken breast - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chicken breast has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Chicken breast has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more folate. Both chicken breast and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Chicken Breast | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.07 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.114 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 13.712 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.965 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 120% more calcium than chicken breast - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 15mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 140% more iron than chicken breast - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and chicken breast has 1mg of iron.
potassium
Chicken breast is a great source of potassium and it has 70% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and chicken breast has 256mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than chicken breast per 100 grams, however, chicken breast contains more dha than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.03 G | 0.137 G |
| DHA | 0.02 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.01 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.07 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chicken breast has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Chicken Breast | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.59 G | 0.104 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.06 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.65 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: Chicken Breast (Chicken, broilers or fryers, breast, meat only, cooked, roasted) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 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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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does kimchi or chicken breast contain more calories in 100 grams?Chicken breast is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than chicken breast - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and chicken breast has 165 calories.
Is kimchi or chicken breast better for protein?
Chicken breast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 27 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and chicken breast has 31g of protein.
Does kimchi or chicken breast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kimchi and chicken breast are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and chicken breast has no carbs..