Kimchi vs. Yellow Corn
Nutrition comparison of Kimchi and Cooked Yellow Corn
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
kimchi
versus
cooked
yellow corn
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in kimchi and yellow corn:
- Kimchi has 7.7 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn.
- Kimchi has signficantly less calories than yellow corn.
- Kimchi has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Yellow corn has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and folate.
- Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Kimchi has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, kimchi is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to yellow corn per calorie. Kimchi has a macronutrient ratio of 24:51:25 and for yellow corn, 12:76:12 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Kimchi | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 76% |
| Fat | 25% | 12% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Kimchi has 7.7 times less carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Yellow corn is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 50% more dietary fiber than kimchi - yellow corn has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow corn and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow corn has 4.5g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yellow corn has 210% more protein than kimchi - yellow corn has 3.4g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both yellow corn and kimchi are low in saturated fat - yellow corn has 0.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yellow corn has more Vitamin C than kimchi - yellow corn has 5.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Yellow corn and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow corn has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Yellow corn and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yellow corn has 0.09mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 108 times more Vitamin K than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yellow corn has more thiamin and pantothenic acid, however, kimchi contains more riboflavin and folate. Both kimchi and yellow corn contain significant amounts of niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Kimchi | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.093 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.21 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 1.1 MG | 1.683 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.792 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.213 MG | 0.139 MG |
| Folate | 52 UG | 23 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has signficantly more calcium than yellow corn - yellow corn has 3mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 456% more iron than yellow corn - yellow corn has 0.45mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.
potassium
Yellow corn is a great source of potassium and it has 44% more potassium than kimchi - yellow corn has 218mg 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 kimchi and yellow corn contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Kimchi | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 55 UG | 66 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 23 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 49 UG | 906 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yellow corn per 100 grams.
| Kimchi | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.137 G | 0.018 G |
| Total | 0.137 G | 0.018 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yellow corn has more linoleic acid than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Kimchi | Yellow Corn | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.586 G |
| Total | 0.104 G | 0.586 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: Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) and Yellow Corn (Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yellow corn or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?Kimchi has signficantly less calories than yellow corn - yellow corn has 96 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.
Does yellow corn or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kimchi has 7.7 times fewer carbohydrates than yellow corn - yellow corn has 21g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.