Strawberries vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and kimchi:
- Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 51% |
| Fat | 8% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.
dietary fiber
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and kimchi are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 18 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both strawberries and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Strawberries | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 106% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 510% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg 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, both strawberries and kimchi contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 55 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 49 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.137 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Strawberries | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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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 strawberries or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does strawberries or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.