Cabbage, kimchi
FDC 170392cup (150 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 76 · -17 vs Vegetables medianKimchi turns ordinary cabbage into something considerably more interesting on a per-calorie basis: at just 15 calories per 100 grams, it earns a Nutrient Density Score of 76 of 100, a Strong result that ranks 44 of 60 in Vegetables. Its standout nutrient is iron, supplying 14% of the Daily Value, a respectable showing for a fermented vegetable rather than a cut of meat.
Kimchi is typically served as a side dish alongside rice and grilled meats, or folded into stews and fried rice, with a cup (about 150 grams) a normal portion. The honest caveat is sodium: the fermentation brine leaves it high in sodium at 498 mg per 100 g, worth weighing against other salty foods in the same meal. Vegetables scoring higher in this category, such as raw yam, sit well above kimchi's rank of 44 of 60.
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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.07 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 22% |
| Carbohydrate | 2.4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 1% |
| Total fat | 0.75 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 747 mg | 32% |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.4 g | 9% |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 170392Original analysis by NutriVerdict
What it is rich in
Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the vegetables median
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