The Battle of the Cabbages

Sauerkraut and kimchi are two variations of fermented cabbage. They both have amazing benefits for gut health, but is one better than the other? In this video, we’ll compare the health benefits of sauerkraut to the health benefits of kimchi to see how they stack up.

0:00 Introduction: Sauerkraut vs. kimchi
0:13 Health benefits of kimchi
0:30 Sauerkraut benefits and gut health
1:19 More on kimchi
3:01 Fermented cabbage and gut health
4:17 Is kimchi healthier than sauerkraut?
5:11 Sauerkraut vs. kimchi for fat loss

Kimchi and sauerkraut are 2 of the top probiotic foods. Both are made of fermented cabbage. Sauerkraut has a mild taste, while kimchi is spicy and contains other vegetables.

Kimchi is made from napa cabbage, radish, garlic, chili pepper, ginger, and salt. Because kimchi contains more vegetables, it has more phytonutrients. It also has a higher diversity of microbes.

The dominant microbe in sauerkraut and kimchi is Lactobacillus plantarum. It can survive harsh environments, including the acid in your stomach. This microbe contributes to beneficial gut bacteria and can also increase serotonin.

Kimchi helps cultivate a unique microbe not found in sauerkraut that inhibits pathogens such as listeria. It’s also protective against fungus, yeast, and mold.

Sauerkraut has more of the microbe L. brevis, which benefits gut health and the immune system. Sauerkraut and kimchi both make bacteriocins, which are natural antibiotics.

Sauerkraut and kimchi are both made of fermented cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable with the following beneficial properties:
•Rich in phytonutrients
•Loaded with glutathione
•Contains anthocyanins that support longevity
•Potent source of vitamin U, which protects against ulcers
•Contains glutamine, which is very beneficial for a leaky gut

Not only does kimchi have more diverse microbes, but it also contains fermented garlic, which has potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. It’s also very beneficial for your immune system.

There’s a compound in ginger that turns into several other anti-inflammatory molecules when fermented. Ginger is beneficial for digestion and can be an effective remedy for nausea. Compounds in chili pepper are also enhanced when fermented and are beneficial for pain, inflammation, circulation, metabolism, and fat loss.

Kimchi is better for weight loss because of its beneficial properties for blood sugar and insulin resistance. It also has more vitamin C.

Look for raw sauerkraut or kimchi for the most benefits!

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Thanks for watching! I hope this explains the health benefits of kimchi and sauerkraut. I’ll see you in the next video.

[michelleperea]

We recently started buying our beef, pork, chicken, milk, cream, eggs, ice cream and sauerkraut a small farm/ranch in our local rural Utah town. I am losing weight and it’s not anymore expensive and I’m supporting a small local farmer.

[pootthatbak]

Yummy yummy yummy i got love in my tummy.😅 im married to a korean lady, been eating kimchi since 1988. We dont go to doctors, not yet, we are in our 60s and 70s respectively

[KimMeewha]

Kimchi (김치) should be consumed usually with rice, noodle or meat. It might be too spicy just straight up kimchi without rice. Kimchi is always a side dish when you're eating any kind of meal.
Koreans also have a different kinds of kimchi (cucumber, radish). I consume kimchi ever since I was born in Korea however, when I don't feel well or nauseous I eat kimchi or drink couples spoonful of kimchi juice. It perks me up right away and feels sooo much better! No kidding, it cures everything, well almost. 😅
I just turn 70 and I am in very good health.
Thank you Dr Burg.

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[chelseagirl]

I am half-Korean and been eating Kimchi since I was a baby. I am 54 years old and never had any health problems in my entire life!

[gaian]

As a health-conscious Korean fan of your channel, I appreciate this video! I've been eating kimchi every single day since I was a kid, and cannot imagine a life without it. I could literally survive anywhere in the world if I had kimchi with me. As a side note, my parents' hometown, South Jeolla Province, is specifically known for its tasty kimchi because it has many port towns and thus a variety of high quality fish sauces that are used as ingredients for kimchi. Personally, my favorite is oyster kimchi. Well, everything in moderation though, as it contains a high amount of sodium and could backfire if consumed in excess. Oh, by the way, here is a small tip for non-Koreans: normally you are not supposed to eat kimchi on its own. It should always be accompanied by something else, such as rice, noodles or meat. Enjoy your kimchi!

[midwestribeye]

I LOVE saurkraut! I make it from my organic cabbage from my garden.

[YamiKisara]

I'd like to point out that sauerkraut isn't just the cabbage. You can add as many other vegetables and fruits as you like, and indeed traditionally families throughout Central Europe (where it originates) would make several batches that all tasted very differently, from spicy from garlic and pepper, through earthy with carrots and beets, to mild and fruity from added apples. And just like with kimchi, every family has (or used to have) their personal recipies.

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Copy of Dr Berg notes:
Sauerkraut and kimchi are two variations of fermented cabbage. They both have amazing benefits for gut health, but is one better than the other? In this video, we’ll compare the health benefits of sauerkraut to the health benefits of kimchi to see how they stack up.
Kimchi and sauerkraut are 2 of the top probiotic foods. Both are made of fermented cabbage. Sauerkraut has a mild taste, while kimchi is spicy and contains other vegetables.

Kimchi is made from napa cabbage, radish, garlic, chili pepper, ginger, and salt. Because kimchi contains more vegetables, it has more phytonutrients. It also has a higher diversity of microbes.

The dominant microbe in sauerkraut and kimchi is Lactobacillus plantarum. It can survive harsh environments, including the acid in your stomach. This microbe contributes to beneficial gut bacteria and can also increase serotonin.

Kimchi helps cultivate a unique microbe not found in sauerkraut that inhibits pathogens such as listeria. It’s also protective against fungus, yeast, and mold.

Sauerkraut has more of the microbe L. brevis, which benefits gut health and the immune system. Sauerkraut and kimchi both make bacteriocins, which are natural antibiotics.

Sauerkraut and kimchi are both made of fermented cabbage, a cruciferous vegetable with the following beneficial properties:
•Rich in phytonutrients
•Loaded with glutathione
•Contains anthocyanins that support longevity
•Potent source of vitamin U, which protects against ulcers
•Contains glutamine, which is very beneficial for a leaky gut

Not only does kimchi have more diverse microbes, but it also contains fermented garlic, which has potent antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. It’s also very beneficial for your immune system.

There’s a compound in ginger that turns into several other anti-inflammatory molecules when fermented. Ginger is beneficial for digestion and can be an effective remedy for nausea. Compounds in chili pepper are also enhanced when fermented and are beneficial for pain, inflammation, circulation, metabolism, and fat loss.

Kimchi is better for weight loss because of its beneficial properties for blood sugar and insulin resistance. It also has more vitamin C.

Look for raw sauerkraut or kimchi for the most benefits!

Thank you Dr Berg!
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[jucuyo]

I love the crunchiness in kimchi and also the tangy acidity in saurkraut

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[luvsungae]

I was born and raised in Korea, but I moved to the United States when I was 20. In my early 30s, I was diagnosed with several health problems, including diverticulitis caused by frequent and incomplete use of antibiotics, as well as hypertension, kidney and liver issues, and high cholesterol. I realized that the Western diet had negatively impacted my health. A few years ago, I discovered Dr. Eric Berg’s channel and started following his guidance. Now, at 50, I have been able to cure all my autoimmune diseases. I started eating kimchi and adopted a ketogenic diet. Dr. Berg, you are truly a lifesaver!

[sallyahn]

I’m Korean and I love what you shared about kimchi. Thank you ❤😊

[susanna]

Korean American here. There are kind of kimchis that are not spicy at all and just as good as other kinds. It’s called Mul(water)-Kimchi. Mul(water) Radish Kimchi is also my another favorite and my kids are obsessed with it.

[nickhass]

Make your own kimchi, it is not complicated plenty of videos on YouTube you can control the amount of heat so don't worry about it being too hot to consume. It will cost you at least two thirds less to make it yourself and it will be much better than the store-bought. You can also make vegetarian kimchi which is the one that I like to make it keeps that pungent stink that is associated with kimchi to a serious minimum. Just make sure and let it ferment for 2 days out of the refrigerator and then for another eight days in the refrigerator before consuming it

[TonyJ]

I am sure this video took a lot of time to create and let me say, I really appreciate it. One of you best to date.

[gula_rata]

German here. Taste wise, of course I like sauerkraut, but honestly, I love the spices and redness of kimchi a bit better.