Vegetable

How much fiber is in kimchi?

Kimchi has 1.2 g of fiber per 1/2 cup (75 g). That is 4% of the daily value and a low amount for a vegetable.

1.2g

per 1/2 cup

1.6g

per 100 g

daily value

#50of 60

vegetables

Soluble vs insoluble

Soluble 0.4g 33% Insoluble 0.8g 67%

The split is approximate and comes from USDA SR Legacy analyses where available. Soluble fiber dissolves into a gel and is the type most linked to cholesterol and blood sugar effects. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps things moving.

About kimchi and fiber

A half cup of kimchi provides 1.2 grams of fiber along with live cultures if unpasteurized. It is high FODMAP mainly because of the garlic and onion used in the seasoning.

Counts toward plant diversityHigh FODMAP at this serving

How kimchi compares to other vegetables

Per typical serving. The highest vegetable in the database is artichoke at 6.9 g.

Food	Serving	Fiber	Per 100 g	% DV
Kale	1 cup chopped	1.3 g	1.9 g	5%
Nori (Dried Seaweed)	5 sheets	1.3 g	10 g	5%
Raw Spinach	2 cups	1.3 g	2.2 g	5%
Kimchi	1/2 cup	1.2 g	1.6 g	4%
Olives	10 olives	1.1 g	3.3 g	4%
Cucumber	1/2 medium	0.9 g	0.6 g	3%
Radishes	1/2 cup sliced	0.9 g	1.6 g	3%

All 60 vegetables ranked by fiber

Servings to reach a daily goal

21×

servings of kimchi to reach 25 g, the adequate intake for adult women

32×

servings of kimchi to reach 38 g, the adequate intake for adult men

Nobody should get all their fiber from one food. Gut bacteria respond to variety, and the fiber calculator shows a mixed day that reaches your number.

USDA entries for kimchi

Grams of fiber per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (snapshot 2026-10-11). Different preparations and varieties explain the spread.

USDA description	Fiber / 100 g	Soluble	Insoluble
Kimchi	1.6 g	–	–
Cabbage, kimchi	1.6 g	–	–

Frequently asked questions

How much fiber is in kimchi?

1/2 cup of kimchi, about 75 grams, contains 1.2 grams of dietary fiber. That is 1.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams and 4% of the 28 gram daily value.

Is kimchi high in fiber?

Not especially. Kimchi has 1.2 g per serving, which ranks 50 of 60 vegetables in the FiberUp database. It still counts toward plant diversity, but the fiber in a meal will come from elsewhere.

Is the fiber in kimchi soluble or insoluble?

About 33% of the fiber in kimchi is soluble (0.4 g) and 67% is insoluble (0.8 g). Soluble fiber forms a gel that slows digestion and feeds gut bacteria; insoluble fiber adds bulk and speeds transit.

How many servings of kimchi would reach a daily fiber goal?

It would take about 21 servings to reach 25 g (the adequate intake for adult women) and 32 servings to reach 38 g (adult men). Spreading fiber across several foods is easier and better for gut bacteria diversity.

Values are per typical serving from USDA FoodData Central and standard references, rounded to one decimal. Actual fiber varies with variety, ripeness, and preparation. This is general nutrition information, not medical advice.