Kimchi pancakes

GI 60 · ModerateGL 18 / piece4/10

Medium GI

60 GI

GL 18 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 15 per 100 g

Logi score 4/10

Contains fermented vegetables (probiotics)
High glycemic load (15)

Kimchi pancakes has a glycemic index of 60, higher than plain Traditional Kimchi (15). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 18.

Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error

Instead of this

Cauliflower pancake
GL 1.3 per 100 g Significantly lowers the glycemic load and carb content by replacing refined flour with non-starchy vegetables.
Chickpea flour pancake
GL 8 per 100 g Provides higher protein and fiber content, which helps slow down the glucose response compared to wheat-based pancakes.

Forms of Traditional Kimchi

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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)

180

Calories

25 g

Carbs

5 g

Protein

6 g

Fat

per 100g

Calories	180 kcal
Carbohydrates	25 g
Sugars (Total)	3 g
Natural	2.5 g
Added	0.5 g
Fiber	2 g
Soluble	0.6 g
Insoluble	1.4 g
Protein	5 g
Fat	6 g
Saturated	1 g
Unsaturated	4 g
Sodium	600 mg

Processing Level

65%

Highly Processed

Why this score?

Contains fermented vegetables (probiotics)
Low saturated fat content
High glycemic load (15)
High sodium content
Low protein-to-carb ratio

Allergens

Contains: gluten

May contain: eggssoy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the glycemic index of Kimchi pancakes?

Kimchi pancakes has a glycemic index of 60 (Moderate). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 18; per 100 g the glycemic load is 15.

Is Kimchi pancakes good for people with insulin resistance?

Kimchi pancakes has a medium glycemic index (60). It fits in moderation, ideally with protein or fat; a lower-load alternative is Cauliflower pancake.

Which form of Traditional Kimchi has the lowest glycemic load?

Among the forms of Traditional Kimchi in this database, Kimchi has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).

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