White Bread vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of White Bread and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white bread
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white bread and kimchi:
- Both white bread and kimchi are high in iron.
- White bread has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more Vitamin B6.
- White bread is a great source of protein.
- White bread is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bread is high in calories and kimchi has 94% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white bread is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. White bread has a macronutrient ratio of 18:74:8 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Bread | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 74% | 51% |
| Fat | 8% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
White bread is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 95% less carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
White bread is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 475% more dietary fiber than kimchi - white bread has 9.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
White bread and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - white bread has 5g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bread is a great source of protein and it has 869% more protein than kimchi - white bread has 10.7g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both white bread and kimchi are low in saturated fat - white bread has 0.63g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both white bread and kimchi are low in trans fat - white bread has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Kimchi and white bread contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bread does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
White bread and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - white bread has 0.38mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 466% more Vitamin K than white bread - white bread has 7.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
White bread has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, kimchi contains more Vitamin B6. Both white bread and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| White Bread | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.51 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.255 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 4.455 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 127 UG | 52 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bread is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than kimchi - white bread has 684mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Both white bread and kimchi are high in iron. White bread has 96% more iron than kimchi - white bread has 4.9mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
White bread and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - white bread has 127mg 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 white bread and kimchi contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| White Bread | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2 UG | 55 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 25 UG | 49 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both white bread and kimchi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| White Bread | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.083 G | 0.137 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.086 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bread has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| White Bread | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.879 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.881 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: White Bread (Bread, white wheat) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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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% | copper | 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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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does white bread or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?White bread is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than white bread - white bread has 238 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does white bread or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, white bread is high in carbohydrates and kimchi has 100% fewer carbohydrates than white bread - white bread has 43.9g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
Does white bread or kimchi contain more calcium?
White bread is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than kimchi - white bread has 684mg of calcium in 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
Does white bread or kimchi contain more iron?
Both white bread and kimchi are high in iron. White bread has 100% more iron than kimchi - white bread has 4.9mg of iron in 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.