Kimchi

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Kimchi

400 g in Kimchi Barcode 8802257066745
Nutri-Score
Bad nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food

Kimchi provides 53 kcal per 100 g, with 6.3 g of sugars and 1.8 g of protein. That is 164% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Kimchi category and comes in a 400 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.4 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
6.3 g · Moderate
Salt
10 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 53 kcal 39 +35%
Total fat 0.4 g 0.6 −33%
Saturated fat 0 g 0.1 −100%
Carbohydrates 10.6 g 6.2 +70%
Total sugars 6.3 g 2.4 +164%
Added sugars 1.4 g 1.6 −12%
Protein 1.8 g 1.7 +8%
Salt 10 g 1.8 +459%

Category average across 154 Kimchi products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other kimchi

Calories higher 14%
Sugars higher 7%
Salt higher 1%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 36%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Repollo, pimienta, rábano, ajo, cebolla, azúcar, jengibre, sal.

Palm oil freeMaybe veganVegetarian

Product details

Quantity
400 g
Sold in
Spain
Barcode
8802257066745

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Kimchi?

Kimchi contains 53 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Kimchi?

Kimchi has 6.3 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Kimchi healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 28, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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