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How many calories in
kimchi?

Kimchi is 15 calories per 100g — very low for vegetables. Essentially free volume on any plate; barely registers in macro accounting.

15
kcal · 100g
1.1g
Protein
2.4g
Carbs
0.5g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical kimchi serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
13 kcal
1.0g
4 oz (113g)
17 kcal
1.2g
1 cup (~150g)
23 kcal
1.7g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in kimchi?

Kimchi has approximately 15 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 13 calories.

How much protein is in kimchi?

1.1g of protein per 100g. That puts kimchi at roughly 7.3g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other vegetables sources.

How do I log kimchi accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is kimchi good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Kimchi is naturally low-calorie at 15 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.