Keto Approved
Kimchi
0.60g net carbs per 1/2 cup
Kimchi runs about 0.6 g net carbs per half cup, so this fermented cabbage is an easy keto side with almost no carb cost. It brings gut-friendly probiotics and a big hit of tangy, spicy flavor for very few calories.
Built by Barron Hansen · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
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One serving uses 3% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Two things to watch. Some jarred kimchi adds sugar to the brine, which pushes the carbs up, so scan the label for added sugar and pick a version without it. And kimchi is salty, which is genuinely useful on keto where you need more sodium, but it still counts toward your daily salt if you track that. There is no need to rinse it, and doing so would wash away the probiotics you are eating it for.
Is Kimchi Keto? The Full Answer
Kimchi contains 0.60g net carbs per 1/2 cup (1.80g total carbs minus 1.20g fiber). Kimchi runs about 0.6 g net carbs per half cup, so this fermented cabbage is an easy keto side with almost no carb cost. It brings gut-friendly probiotics and a big hit of tangy, spicy flavor for very few calories.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 3% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Kimchi a reliable keto staple.
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