Salmon vs. Kimchi
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Kimchi
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
kimchi
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and kimchi:
- Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon.
- Kimchi is a great source of iron.
- Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and kimchi has 88% less calories than salmon - kimchi has 15 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for kimchi, 24:51:25 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 51% |
| Fat | 33% | 25% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both kimchi and salmon are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Kimchi has signficantly more dietary fiber than salmon - kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both kimchi and salmon are low in saturated fat - kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and kimchi are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Kimchi has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
Salmon has 600% more Vitamin A than kimchi - kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than kimchi - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Kimchi and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Kimchi has 108 times more Vitamin K than salmon - kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, kimchi contains more folate. Both salmon and kimchi contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Salmon | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.21 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 1.1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.213 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 52 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Kimchi has 371% more calcium than salmon - kimchi has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 558% more iron than salmon - kimchi has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 142% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than salmon per 100 grams, however, salmon contains more dha, epa and dpa than kimchi per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.047 G | 0.137 G |
| DHA | 0.333 G | ~ |
| EPA | 0.182 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.047 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.609 G | 0.137 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both salmon and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Salmon | Kimchi | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.104 G |
| Total | 0.085 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.
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | 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 salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and kimchi has 90% less calories than salmon - kimchi has 15 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is kimchi or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 17 times more protein than kimchi - kimchi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does kimchi or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both kimchi and salmon are low in carbohydrates - kimchi has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does kimchi or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than kimchi - kimchi has 151mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.