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Low-calorie pickled vegetable, high in sodium
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (small) of Yellow pickled radish (50 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 28 calories per 100 g. It contains 3 g of carbs, 0.3 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 0.8 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (small) · 50 g
14
KCAL / 50G
Carbs
3g
· 1% DV
Protein
0.3g
· 1% DV
Fat
0.1g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0.8g
· 3% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 85% · Protein 9% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (small) | 50 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (chopped) | 12 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 24 g | 7 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (diced) | 35 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 45 g | 13 kcal |
| ½ cup (diced) | 70 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 20 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 90 g | 25 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 28 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 100 g | 28 kcal |
Calculated from 28 calories per 100 g.
Yellow pickled radish is usually daikon preserved in a seasoned brine; the Korean version is called danmuji. It is commonly served as a crunchy, tangy-sweet side dish or used as a filling in Korean rolls.
Yellow pickled radish gets its color from the recipe. Turmeric can give it a yellow hue, while some commercial versions use food coloring. The shade alone does not tell you which coloring ingredient was used.
Yellow pickled radish is made by cutting radish into pieces and soaking it in a seasoned brine, often containing vinegar, salt, and sugar. Recipes vary, and the yellow color may come from turmeric or a coloring ingredient.
Yellow pickled radish is cut into long strips and rolled inside kimbap with rice and other fillings. Its crisp texture and tangy-sweet flavor balance the milder ingredients; drain the strips before adding them so the roll stays neat.
No. Daikon is the radish commonly used to make yellow pickled radish, while yellow pickled radish is the seasoned, preserved product. Some versions may be made with other white radishes, so the texture can vary.
Yellow pickled radish is usually both mildly sweet and tangy, with a crisp bite. The balance varies by recipe: vinegar-forward versions taste sharper, while sweeter brines make the radish taste milder.
Not always. Many versions of yellow pickled radish are preserved in a vinegar-based brine rather than fermented. A sour taste does not necessarily mean fermentation; recipes and commercial products can use different preservation methods.
Keep opened yellow pickled radish refrigerated in a sealed container, ideally covered by its brine. Follow the package’s storage instructions and use a clean utensil each time to avoid introducing contaminants.
Yes, a quick rinse can wash away some of the salty brine on the surface of yellow pickled radish. It will not remove all the salt absorbed into the radish, and rinsing may soften its flavor.
Yellow pickled radish is a low-calorie vegetable, but it can be high in sodium. Enjoy it as a side or filling rather than a main vegetable serving, and keep portions modest if you need to limit salt.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
4mg · 4% DV
B6
0.02mg · 1% DV
B5
0.05mg · 1% DV
Folate
4µg · 1% DV
Minerals
Sodium
390mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
85mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Phosphorus
10mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Yellow pickled radish is a Korean-style pickle, usually made from thick white radish cured in a seasoned brine until it turns bright yellow. Known in Korea as danmuji, it is commonly cut into strips or slices and eaten for its crisp bite and sweet-sour, tangy flavour.
In Korea, it is a familiar accompaniment to kimbap and noodle dishes, where its acidity cuts through richer flavours. Elsewhere, try it alongside rice bowls, sandwiches or grilled foods, or tuck strips into a wrap for crunch. It is low in calories but can be quite salty; a quick rinse before serving can soften the briny taste.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.01g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.02g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.