Kimchi vs sweet corn: which is healthier?
Kimchi is more nutrient-dense, scoring 55/100 against 50/100 for sweet corn. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Kimchi
15 kcal per 100 g. 1/2 cup: 75 g
Higher scoreSweet corn
86 kcal per 100 g. 1 medium ear: 90 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesKimchi15 vs 86 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSweet corn1.1 vs 3.3 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.6 vs 2 g per 100 g
- Less sugarKimchi1.1 vs 6.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumSweet corn151 vs 270 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs 0.3 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Kimchi, 100 g | Sweet corn, 100 g | Kimchi, 75 g | Sweet corn, 90 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 kcal | 86 kcal | 11 kcal | 77 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g | 19 g | 1.8 g | 17 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | 6.3 g | 0.8 g | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 2 g | 1.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 1.4 g | 0.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | 0.3 g | <0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 6.8 mg | 0 mg | 6.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 9 µg | 3.8 µg | 8.1 µg |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 270 mg | 113 mg | 243 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 0.5 mg | 1.9 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 2 mg | 25 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 37 mg | 11 mg | 33 mg |
| Sodium | 498 mg | 15 mg | 374 mg | 14 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.