Kimchi jjigae calories
김치찌개
A spicy stew of aged kimchi, pork and tofu, cooked in a pot and usually eaten with a bowl of rice.
Quick answer
A typical serving of Kimchi jjigae (1 bowl of stew with pork and tofu (no rice)) has about 240 kcal. Most servings fall between 150 and 400 kcal, depending on the portion and the recipe.
- Calories
- 240 kcal
- Protein
- 15 g
- Carbs
- 12 g
- Fat
- 15 g
Nutrition facts per serving
Serving: 1 bowl of stew with pork and tofu (no rice), about 400 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Share of calories |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 100% |
| Protein | 15 g | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 12 g | 20% |
| Fat | 15 g | 56% |
Calories in common versions
| Version | Typical calories |
|---|---|
| With 1 bowl of rice (gonggibap) | 590 kcal |
| Tuna kimchi jjigae (chamchi) | 200 kcal |
| With extra pork belly | 310 kcal |
What drives the calories
- Pork belly is the main source of fat, and fatty cuts can add 100 kcal or more to a bowl.
- The broth is low in calories, but it is high in sodium.
- A bowl of rice adds about 350 kcal, more than the stew itself.
How to make it lighter
- Choose tuna or tofu kimchi jjigae instead of pork belly.
- Eat half a bowl of rice instead of a full bowl.
- Leave some of the broth to cut sodium.
How to log Kimchi jjigae in Nibbs
If the pot is shared, log the stew as one portion and edit it to the amount you ate before you save. Nibbs then estimates the portion and the calories for your actual plate, and you can edit any item before you save it.
Kimchi jjigae calorie questions
How many calories are in kimchi jjigae?
A bowl of kimchi jjigae with pork and tofu has about 240 kcal without rice. Most bowls fall between 150 and 400 kcal, depending on the amount of pork. With a bowl of rice, the meal is about 590 kcal.
Is kimchi jjigae high in calories?
No. The stew itself is moderate in calories and has protein from pork and tofu. It is high in sodium, and the rice served with it adds most of the calories.
Track Kimchi jjigae with a photo
Nibbs is the AI calorie tracker built for Asian food. Snap your plate and get calories and macros in seconds.
