Strawberries vs. Kimchi

Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Kimchi


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of strawberries versus kimchi (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and kimchi:

  • Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid.
  • Kimchi is a great source of iron.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and kimchi is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and kimchi has 15 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to kimchi per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for kimchi, 24:52:24 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Kimchi
Protein 8% 24%
Carbohydrates 85% 52%
Fat 7% 24%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.

dietary fiber

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and kimchi has 1.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both strawberries and kimchi are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.07g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than kimchi - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and kimchi does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and kimchi has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and kimchi has 0.11mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kimchi has 18 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and kimchi has 43.6ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Kimchi has more riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, strawberry contains more pantothenic acid. Both strawberries and kimchi contain significant amounts of thiamin.

Strawberries Kimchi
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.01 MG
Riboflavin 0.022 MG 0.21 MG
Niacin 0.386 MG 1.1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.125 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.047 MG 0.213 MG
Folate 24 UG 52 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kimchi has 106% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and kimchi has 33mg of calcium.

iron

Kimchi is a great source of iron and it has 510% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and kimchi has 2.5mg of iron.

potassium

Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and kimchi has 151mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both strawberries and kimchi contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.

Strawberries Kimchi
beta-carotene 7 UG 55 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 49 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, kimchi has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than strawberry per 100 grams.

Strawberries Kimchi
alpha linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.137 G
Total 0.065 G 0.137 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both strawberries and kimchi contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Strawberries Kimchi
linoleic acid 0.09 G 0.104 G
Total 0.09 G 0.104 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Kimchi (Cabbage, kimchi) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or kimchi contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and kimchi has 15 calories.

Does strawberries or kimchi have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and kimchi contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and kimchi has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in kimchi comprise of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar.

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