Japchae has an estimated glycemic index of 42 (range 37 to 48), which is low, and a glycemic load of 14 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) at 220 calories, with 5 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat.
Korean cuisine · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 1 cup (about 200 g).
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 36 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 6 g |
| Added sugars | 3 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Typical ingredients: sweet potato noodles, spinach, carrots, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Buckwheat Noodles | 11 | 120 |
| Yangnyeom Chicken | 10 | 250 |
| Bindaetteok | 9 | 180 |
| Gamjatang | 8 | 450 |
| Yukgaejang | 4 | 300 |
NutriOptio estimates 220 calories in one serving (1 cup (about 200 g)) of a typical japchae recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 14, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical japchae B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical japchae in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
