Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, primarily napa cabbage and radishes, usually seasoned with spicy ingredients.

Is spicy cucumber kimchi good for digestion?

Yes, the fermentation process promotes probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health and digestion.

How can I use spicy cucumber kimchi?

Use it as a side dish, a topping for rice or noodles, or in tacos for a spicy punch.

Condiment

How many calories in Spicy Cucumber Kimchi?

Spicy cucumber kimchi is a fermented condiment that adds a zesty kick to your meals. Made with fresh cucumbers and Korean spices, it's low in calories yet bursting with flavor.

Per 100 g

20 kcal

1 serving

20 kcal

(100 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
1 g / 100g	4 g / 100g	0 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 20% · Carbs 80% · Fat 0%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (100 g, 20 kcal) is 1% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 5 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Spicy Cucumber Kimchi is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 240 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Spicy Cucumber Kimchi	20	1 g
Spicy Pickled Radishes	40	1 g
Classic Marinara Sauce	70	2 g
Sweet and Spicy Pickles	90	1 g
Roasted Red Pepper Dip	100	2 g
Lemon Basil Infused Olive Oil	900	0 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Health score

7/10

Frequently asked questions

What is kimchi?: Kimchi is a traditional Korean dish made from fermented vegetables, primarily napa cabbage and radishes, usually seasoned with spicy ingredients.
Is spicy cucumber kimchi good for digestion?: Yes, the fermentation process promotes probiotic bacteria that can improve gut health and digestion.
How can I use spicy cucumber kimchi?: Use it as a side dish, a topping for rice or noodles, or in tacos for a spicy punch.

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