Kimchi and meat dumpling
Medium GI
GL 15 per 100 g
- Contains fermented vegetables (kimchi)
- Moderate glycemic load
Kimchi and meat dumpling has a glycemic index of 55, lower than plain Plain Dumpling (65).
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- Blanched napa or savoy cabbage leavesGL 1 per 100 g These wraps offer a similar savory, handheld experience to dumplings but with a significantly lower GL of 1 compared to 15, leading to a much smaller blood sugar impact.
- GL 1 per 100 g Tofu skin provides a protein-rich, dumpling-like texture with a minimal GL of 1, making it a much more blood-sugar-friendly alternative to grain-based dumpling wrappers.
Dried tofu skin
Forms of Plain Dumpling
- GI 65 · GL 21 per 100 g
Plain Dumpling - GI 60 · GL 17 per 100 g goose meat
Duck dumplings - GI 55 · GL 18 per 100 g cabbage and mushroom filling
Cabbage and Mushroom Dumplings - GI 65 · GL 18 per 100 g fried
Fried Dumpling - GI 65 · GL 21 per 100 g potato cheese
Potato and Cheese Dumplings - Bread dumplingGI 70 · GL 30 per 100 g czech
- GI 70 · GL 31 per 100 g steamed
Steamed dumplings
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.5 g |
| Natural | 2 g |
| Added | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g |
| Soluble | 0.7 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated | 1.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Contains fermented vegetables (kimchi)
- Provides protein from meat
- Moderate glycemic load
- Processed flour dough
- High sodium content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Kimchi and meat dumpling?
Kimchi and meat dumpling has a glycemic index of 55 (Moderate) and a glycemic load of 15 per 100 g.
Is Kimchi and meat dumpling good for people with insulin resistance?
Kimchi and meat dumpling has a medium glycemic index (55). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Blanched napa or savoy cabbage leaves.
Which form of Plain Dumpling has the lowest glycemic load?
Kimchi and meat dumpling has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Plain Dumpling in this database (15 per 100 g).
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