Calories in kimchi jjigae
A typical serving of kimchi jjigae provides about 228 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 1 bowl (350 g)
Calories
228kcal
Protein
16.8g
Carbs
11.2g
Fat
12.3g
Per 100 g
| Calories | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 4.8 g |
| Carbs | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
A warm and spicy Korean stew made with aged kimchi, tofu, and often pork belly.
Nutritional benefits
- Very low in calories per serving
- Promotes gut health due to fermented kimchi ingredients
- Decongestant effects from the chili heat
How to prepare it
- 1.Uses older, more sour kimchi for a deeper flavor profile
- 2.Simmered slowly until the broth is rich and fragrant
- 3.Often served bubbling hot in a stone pot (ttukbaegi)
Lighter alternatives
Sundubu Jjigae
Made with soft tofu, creating a lighter texture
Miso soup
Significantly lower in sodium and non-spicy
Chicken consomme
Gentler on the digestive system
Healthy tip
Increase the tofu-to-meat ratio to decrease the overall saturated fat content.
Frequently asked questions
Is it very salty?
It can be high in sodium due to the kimchi; balance it with plain rice.
Can it be made vegetarian?
Absolutely, using vegetable broth and mushrooms instead of pork.
Why is it sour?
The sourness comes from the lactic acid in the aged kimchi used in the stew.