What does 100 calories of kimchi look like?

100 calories =4½ cups667 g · 23.5 oz
Very low calorie density0.15 kcal/g
Each 🥬 = one cup (~150.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Kimchi has 15 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is 4½ cups of kimchi (667 g). That's more food per calorie than most vegetables on this site (average 359 g). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 7.3 g of protein per 100 kcal. You also get 10.7 g of fiber, which helps you stay full. Foods like this are ideal for bulking up meals without adding many calories.

How many calories in 100 grams of kimchi?

15 calories in 100 g (4 calories per ounce), and about 22.0 calories in one cup. Per 100 g: 1.1 g protein, 2.4 g carbs, 0.5 g fat.

Kimchi: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesCups
50 kcal333 g11.7 oz2¼
100 kcal667 g23.5 oz4½
200 kcal1333 g47.0 oz9
300 kcal2000 g70.5 oz13
500 kcal3334 g117.6 oz22

What's in 100 calories of kimchi

7.3 gprotein
16.0 gcarbs
3.3 gfat
10.7 gfiber

Protein 24% Carbs 52% Fat 24% of calories

Compare with other vegetables

Food100 kcal isGrams
🥬 Kimchi4½ cups667 g
🥒 Dill pickles24 pickle spears833 g
🥬 Bok choy11 cups (shredded)769 g
🥬 Iceberg lettuce10 cups (shredded)714 g
🥬 Celery18 medium stalks714 g
🥒 Cucumber2¼ cucumbers (8 in)667 g
🔴 Radishes139 radishes625 g
🥬 Romaine lettuce13 cups (shredded)588 g
🥒 Zucchini3 medium zucchini588 g
🍅 Cherry tomatoes33 cherry tomatoes556 g
🥬 Sauerkraut3¾ cups526 g
🫑 Green bell pepper4¼ medium peppers500 g
🥬 Asparagus31 spears500 g

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Questions

What is 100 calories of kimchi?

100 calories of kimchi is about 667 g (23.5 oz), or roughly 4½ cups.

How many calories are in 100 g of kimchi?

15 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is kimchi good for weight loss?

Very low calorie density (0.15 kcal per gram). You can eat a large volume of this food for few calories. 100 calories also gives you 7.3 g of protein and 10.7 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one cup?

About 22 calories.

How many cups is 200 calories?

About 9 (1333 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Cabbage, kimchi" (FDC ID 170392). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 cup = 150.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.