Kimchi vs. Napa Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Kimchi and Cooked Napa Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kimchi
versus
cooked
napa cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kimchi and napa cabbage:
- Kimchi has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, napa cabbage contains more pantothenic acid.
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than napa cabbage.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Napa cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than kimchi, however, kimchi contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Napa cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kimchi is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to napa cabbage per calorie. Kimchi has a macronutrient ratio of 24:51:25 and for napa cabbage, 30:59:11 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kimchi | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 59% |
| Fat | 25% | 11% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both napa cabbage and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than napa cabbage - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Napa cabbage has less sugar than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Napa cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - napa cabbage has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and napa cabbage are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Napa cabbage has more Vitamin C than kimchi - napa cabbage has 3.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Napa cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - napa cabbage has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and napa cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has more Vitamin K than napa cabbage - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and napa cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Kimchi has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, napa cabbage contains more pantothenic acid. Both kimchi and napa cabbage contain significant amounts of folate.
| Kimchi | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.005 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | 0.466 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.213 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Napa cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of calcium - napa cabbage has 29mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 238% more iron than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 0.74mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Kimchi has 74% more potassium than napa cabbage - napa cabbage has 87mg 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, napa cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than kimchi per 100 grams, however, kimchi contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than napa cabbage per 100 grams.
| Kimchi | Napa Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 55 UG | 133 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 49 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 49 UG | ~ |
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: Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) and Napa Cabbage (Cabbage, napa, cooked) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does napa cabbage or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Napa cabbage and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - napa cabbage has 12 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does napa cabbage or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both napa cabbage and kimchi are low in carbohydrates - napa cabbage has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.