Kimchi is a low-calorie, high fiber and nutrient-packed dish.  It is a storehouse of a range of vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2 and vitamin C. Kimchi is also rich in essential amino acids and minerals such as iron, calcium, and selenium. Kimchi has an impressive assortment of powerful antioxidants and provides an additional benefit of probiotics in the form of lactobacillus bacteria. It contains numerous healthful components including capsaicin, chlorophyll, carotenoids, flavonoids and isothiocyanates with low amount of fat and sugar.