Cleveland Kimchi, Classic
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Cleveland Kimchi, Classic is a fermented vegetable condiment made from cabbage and mustard greens. Its main strength is the inclusion of whole vegetables, while its main tradeoff is a high sodium concentration. Overall, it serves as a pungent flavor enhancer for plant-based dishes.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a zesty topping for a grain bowl or stirred into a vegan fried rice.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by very low calories and no saturated fat, though it contains a significant amount of sodium per serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 270mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs | 3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars | 2g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 0g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 47mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a base of cabbage, mustard greens, and apple. These whole foods are combined with salt, sugar, and gochugaru red pepper to create a moderately processed fermented formulation.
Ingredients
Cabbage, Mustard Greens, Apple, Garlic, Sugar, Carrot, Green Onion, Salt, Gochugaru Red Pepper, Ginger.
