Korean Food for Diabetics
Kimchi, bibimbap, Korean BBQ with diabetes-friendly options. Every food rated by glycemic index with nutrition facts.
GI Distribution
All Korean Foods (235)
Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly Lean)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Grilled Samgyeopsal Plain
Portion: 1 serving
Gyeranmari (Rolled Omelette)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Samgyeopsal Kr2
Portion: 1 serving
Myulchi Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Anchovies)
Myulchi Bokkeum
Portion: 2 tbsp (20g)
Samgyeopsal Ssam Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Dried Squid (Small Portion)
Marun Ojingeo
Portion: small piece (25g)
Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Egg)
Steamed Egg
Portion: 1 cup (120g)
Jokbal (Braised Pig Feet Lean)
Portion: 1 serving
Jokbal Braised Pig Feet Lean
Portion: 1 serving
Steamed Egg (Korean Style)
Gyeran Jjim Solo
Portion: 1 cup (120g)
Dried Seasoned Squid
Ojingeochae
Portion: small pack (20g)
Ganjang Gejang (Soy Sauce Crab)
Portion: 1 serving
Ttukbaegi Gyeranjjim Steamed Egg
Portion: 1 serving
Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Corn Tea (Oksusu Cha)
Oksusu Cha
Portion: 250ml
Memil Tea (Buckwheat Tea)
Memil Cha
Portion: 250ml
Boricha (Korean Barley Tea)
Boricha
Portion: 250ml
Korean Barley Tea (Boricha)
Portion: 1 serving
Samgyeopsal Full Wrap Set Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Galbi Full Final Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Kr Bulgogi Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Kr Stew 7K
Portion: 1 serving
Samgyeopsal Set Light Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Galbi BBQ Kr2
Portion: 1 serving
Bossam Full Wrap Set Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Gopchang Set Full Home Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Dried Pollack Soup (Bugeoguk)
Bugeoguk
Portion: 1 bowl (250ml)
Kr Dakgalbi Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Galbitang Full Home Set Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Sesame Spinach (Sigeumchi)
Sigeumchi
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Sigeumchi Namul (Seasoned Spinach)
Sigeumchi Namul
Portion: small bowl (40g)
Sundubu Final Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Perilla Leaf Pickle (Kkaennip)
Kkaennip
Portion: 3 leaves (15g)
Miyeok Guk (Seaweed Soup)
Seaweed Soup
Portion: 1 bowl (250ml)
Korean Oi Sobagi Cucumber
Portion: 1 serving
Omija Tea (Five Flavor Berry)
Omija Cha
Portion: 200ml
Samgyupsal Plate Full
Portion: 1 serving
Galbi Full Set Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Bulgogi Bowl Final Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Dakgalbi Full Light Home Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Kr Jjigae Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Samgyeopsal (Lean Pork) + Lettuce Wraps + Ssamjang
Samgyeopsal Ssam
Portion: 1 set (250g)
Bossam (Boiled Pork Wraps) + Ssamjang
Bossam Light
Portion: 1 serving (200g)
Bulgogi (Marinated Beef)+Lettuce
Portion: 1 serving
Haemul Sundubu (Seafood Tofu Soup)
Seafood Tofu Soup
Portion: 1 bowl (300ml)
Bossam (Boiled Pork Lettuce Wrap)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
Portion: 1 serving
Dak Galbi Cheese Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Octopus)
Portion: 1 serving
Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Squid)
Portion: 1 serving
Dakhanmari Full Home Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Sobagi)
Portion: 1 serving
Oi Sobagi (Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi)
Oi Sobagi
Portion: ½ cup (80g)
Kimchi (Aged, Strong)
Aged Kimchi
Portion: ½ cup (70g)
Baechu Kimchi (Napa Cabbage)
Baechu Kimchi
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Insam Tea (Ginseng Tea)
Insam Cha
Portion: 200ml
Beef Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Rib)
Portion: 1 serving
Dwaeji Galbi (Grilled Pork Ribs)
Portion: 1 serving
Dwaeji Galbi Grilled Pork
Portion: 1 serving
Slow Cooker Korean Short Ribs
Portion: 1 serving
Buldak (Fire Chicken Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Buldak Fire Chicken Light
Portion: 1 serving
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork)
Portion: 1 serving
Bulgogi Full Plate Wrap
Portion: 1 serving
Tteokgalbi Full Set Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Dak Galbi Home Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Haemul Jjim (Spicy Seafood Stew)
Portion: 1 serving
Galbi Tang Short Rib Soup
Portion: 1 serving
Sundubu Jjigae (Seafood)
Portion: 1 serving
Radish Kimchi (Kkakdugi)
Kkakdugi
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu)
Dubu Jorim
Portion: 1 serving (150g)
Seaweed Snack (Roasted)
Portion: 1 serving
Sundubu Jjigae + Steamed Egg + Banchan
Sundubu Dinner Set
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup)
Yukgaejang
Portion: 1 bowl (300ml)
Homemade Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Dakgalbi (Spicy Chicken Stir Fry)
Portion: 1 serving
Gopchang Jeongol (Intestine Hot Pot)
Portion: 1 serving
Dakhanmari (Whole Chicken Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Galbitang (Short Rib Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Yukgaejang Spicy Beef Soup
Portion: 1 serving
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Portion: 1 serving
Kimchi Tofu Stew
Portion: 1 serving
Sundubujjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
Portion: 1 serving
Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Zucchini)
Hobak Bokkeum
Portion: ½ cup (80g)
Kongnamul Guk (Soybean Sprout Soup)
Kongnamul Guk
Portion: 1 bowl (250ml)
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Stew)
Portion: 1 serving
Kongnamul (Soybean Sprouts)
Soybean Sprouts
Portion: 1 cup (100g)
Bean Sprout Salad (Sukju Namul)
Sukju Namul
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Doenjang Guk (Soybean Paste Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Ssanghwa Tea (Herbal Tonic)
Ssanghwa Cha
Portion: 200ml
Homemade Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Portion: 4 wraps (250g)
Chicken Galbi + Cheese
Portion: 1 serving
Dak Galbi (Cheese Light Korean)
Portion: 1 serving
Andong Jjimdak Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Doenjang Chicken Stew
Portion: 1 serving
Doenjang Chicken Stew Korean
Portion: 1 serving
Mu Namul (Seasoned Radish)
Mu Namul
Portion: ½ cup (60g)
Korean-Style Egg Roll Bowl (No Wrapper)
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Kongjaban (Sweet Black Soybeans)
Kongjaban Banchan
Portion: small dish (30g)
Yuja Tea (Citron, Low Sugar)
Yuja-cha
Portion: 200ml
Daechu Tea (Jujube Tea)
Daechu Cha
Portion: 200ml
Kongbiji Jjigae (Ground Soybean Stew)
Kongbiji Dinner
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Chicken Dakgangjeong (Sweet Soy Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean-Style Kimchi Jjigae at Home
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Cheese Dakgalbi
Portion: 1 serving
Kr Japchae Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Jjimdak Full Home Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Doenjang (Fermented Soy Paste Soup)
Doenjang Guk
Portion: 1 bowl (200ml)
Yujacha (Citron Tea, Low Sugar)
Yujacha LS
Portion: 200ml
Doraji Namul (Bellflower Root)
Doraji Namul
Portion: ½ cup (50g)
Sujeonggwa (Cinnamon Punch, LS)
Sujeonggwa LS
Portion: 200ml
Korean Fried Chicken (Baked, 4pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Hobak Jeon Zucchini Pancake 3pc
Portion: 1 serving
Andong Jjimdak (Braised Chicken)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Chicken Bowl Full Am
Portion: 1 serving
Kr Bibimbap Final2
Portion: 1 serving
Budae Jjigae Home Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Gamjatang (Pork Bone Soup)
Portion: 1 serving
Haemul Jjampong Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Dotorimuk (Acorn Jelly) + Soy Dressing + Rice
Dotorimuk Set
Portion: 1 plate (200g)
Eomuk Guk (Fish Cake Soup)
Eomuk Guk
Portion: 1 bowl (300ml)
Bulgogi Bowl Full Brown Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Dakbokkeumtang (Braised Chicken)
Portion: 1 serving
Jjajangmyeon Full Home Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Baesuk (Poached Pear with Ginger)
Baesuk
Portion: 1 pear (120g)
Army Stew (Budae Jjigae Full)
Portion: 1 serving
Samgyetang Full Set Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Kimchi Pancake (Small)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean-Style Chicken Bowl (Gochujang)
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Ojingeo Sundae (Stuffed Squid)
Ojingeo Sundae
Portion: 1 serving (100g)
Jeyuk Set Full Rice Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Bingsu (Shaved Ice, Fruit, Small)
Portion: 1 serving
Budae Jjigae (Army Stew Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Cinnamon Punch (Sujeonggwa)
Sujeonggwa
Portion: 200ml
Dakdoritang (Chicken Stew, Light)
Dakdoritang
Portion: 1 bowl (280g)
Gyeranppang (Korean Egg Bread 1pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Homemade Japchae (Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)
Portion: 1 plate (250g)
Seafood Pajeon (Large Pancake Slice)
Portion: 1 serving
Bulgogi Dupbap Brown Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Kongbap Mixed Grain Full Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Sikhye Sherbet
Sikhye Sherbet
Portion: small cup (80g)
Dakdoritang Chicken Potato
Portion: 1 serving
Sundubu Full With Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Seafood Jjamppong Full
Portion: 1 serving
Japchae (Glass Noodle Korean)
Portion: 1 serving
Dak Galbi + Cabbage + Brown Rice
Dak Galbi Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Galbi Tang (Short Rib Soup) + Rice
Galbi Tang Set
Portion: 1 bowl + rice (350g)
Kongbiji Jjigae (Soy Milk Stew) + Rice
Kongbiji Set
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Saengseon Gui (Grilled Fish) + Rice + Banchan
Saengseon Gui Set
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Haemul Tang (Seafood Stew) + Brown Rice
Haemul Tang Set
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Galchi Jorim (Braised Cutlassfish) + Rice
Galchi Jorim Set
Portion: 1 plate (280g)
Gyeran Jjim + Brown Rice + Kimchi
Gyeran Jjim Set
Portion: 1 set (250g)
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken) + Kimchi
Samgyetang Dinner
Portion: 1 bowl (350g)
Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
Samgyetang
Portion: 1 bowl (300ml)
Gimmari (Seaweed Glass Noodle Rolls)
Gimmari
Portion: 3 pieces (50g)
Dasik (Korean Tea Cookies, 2)
Dasik
Portion: 2 pieces (20g)
Sikhye (Rice Drink, Small Portion)
Sikhye
Portion: 100ml
Bulgogi (Lean Beef) + Brown Rice + Banchan
Bulgogi Set Meal
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Galbi Jjim (Braised Short Ribs) + Rice + Veg
Galbi Jjim Set
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Dakgalbi + Brown Rice + Pickled Radish
Dakgalbi Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Jjimdak (Braised Chicken) + Brown Rice
Jjimdak Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Kimchi Jjigae + Brown Rice + Egg
Kimchi Jjigae Set
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry) + Rice
Jeyuk Bokkeum Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Doenjang Jjigae + Brown Rice + Banchan
Doenjang Set Meal
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Grilled Mackerel + Brown Rice + Kimchi + Banchan
Godeungeo Gui Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Ojingeo Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Squid) + Rice
Ojingeo Bokkeum Set
Portion: 1 plate (280g)
Budae Jjigae (Light) + Brown Rice
Light Budae Jjigae
Portion: 1 set (350g)
Korean Omelette + Rice + Banchan
Korean Omelette Set
Portion: 1 plate (250g)
Yachae Bibimbap (All-Veg) + Doenjang
Yachae Bibimbap
Portion: 1 bowl (300g)
Kongnamul Guk + Brown Rice + Egg
Kongnamul Morning
Portion: 1 set (300g)
Bibimbap at Home (Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 bowl (400g)
Korean Corn Dog (Baked)
Portion: 1 serving
Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake, Small)
Portion: 1 serving
Mandu (Steamed Dumplings, 6 pcs)
Portion: 1 serving
Gyeran Ppang (Egg Bread, Small)
Gyeran Ppang
Portion: 1 small piece (50g)
Dak Galbi + Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Jjajangmyeon (Black Bean Noodle)
Portion: 1 serving
Kongbap (Multi-Bean Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Spicy Pork Bulgogi + Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Bibimbap Stone Pot Brown
Portion: 1 serving
Bibim Naengmyeon (Cold Spicy Noodle)
Portion: 1 serving
Jajangmyeon (WG Black Bean Noodle)
Portion: 1 serving
Bibim Guksu (Cold Spicy Noodles)
Portion: 1 serving
Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodle)
Portion: 1 serving
Sundubu + Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodle)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean Breakfast (Juk + Banchan)
Portion: 1 serving
Mul Naengmyeon Cold Broth Noodle
Portion: 1 serving
Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge)
Portion: 1 serving
Japchae + Grilled Chicken + Salad
Japchae Chicken Set
Portion: 1 plate (300g)
Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles) + Egg
Naengmyeon Set
Portion: 1 bowl (400g)
Tuna Kimbap + Miyeok Guk
Kimbap Miyeok Set
Portion: 1 roll + soup (300g)
Mul Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles)
Mul Naengmyeon
Portion: 1 bowl (400g)
Goguma (Korean Sweet Potato, Steamed)
Goguma
Portion: 1 small (80g)
Korean Sweet Potato (Roasted)
Portion: 1 serving
Gamja Jorim (Braised Potato, Small)
Gamja Jorim
Portion: small bowl (50g)
Kalguksu (Knife-Cut Noodle Soup)
Kalguksu
Portion: 1 bowl (400g)
Homemade Tteokbokki (Brown Rice Cakes)
Portion: 1 bowl (200g)
Kimbap (Full Roll 8pc)
Portion: 1 serving
Kimbap Full Roll 8pc
Portion: 1 serving
Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake, Small)
Pajeon
Portion: 1 small piece (60g)
Bibimbap (Brown Rice Full)
Portion: 1 serving
Kimchi Jeon (Mini Pancake)
Mini Kimchi Jeon
Portion: 2 mini pieces (50g)
Yakgwa (Baked Honey Cookie)
Yakgwa
Portion: 1 piece (25g)
Kongnamul Bap (Bean Sprout Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Kongnamul Guk + Rice (Bean Sprout)
Portion: 1 serving
Gochujang (Red Pepper Paste)
Gochujang
Portion: 1 tsp (10g)
Bibimbap (Brown Rice) + Doenjang Jjigae
Bibimbap Doenjang Set
Portion: 1 set (400g)
Dried Seaweed + Rice + Sesame Oil
Gim Bap Simple
Portion: 1 bowl (180g)
Doenjang Jjigae + Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Hobak Juk + Kimchi + Boiled Egg
Hobak Juk Set
Portion: 1 bowl + sides (280g)
Juk (Porridge) + Banchan + Kimchi
Juk Breakfast Set
Portion: 1 bowl + sides (300g)
Songpyeon (Korean Rice Cake, 3 pcs)
Portion: 1 serving
Chicken Juk (Chicken Porridge)
Dak Juk
Portion: 1 bowl (250g)
Korean Brown Rice Bowl
Bibimbap Brown
Portion: 1 bowl (200g)
Gimbap (Korean Rice Roll, 6 pcs)
Portion: 1 serving
Tteokbokki Healthy Small Kr
Portion: 1 serving
Korean BBQ Bowl (Lean Beef Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Korean BBQ Bowl (Lean Beef, Brown Rice)
Portion: 1 serving
Kimchi Bokkeumbap (Fried Rice, Brown)
Portion: 1 serving
Kimchi Fried Rice (Brown)
Portion: 1 serving
Hotteok (Baked, Sugar-Free)
Baked Hotteok
Portion: 1 small piece (40g)
Patbingsu (Small, Reduced Sugar)
Mini Patbingsu
Portion: small bowl (80g)
Kimchi Jjigae + Brown Rice
Portion: 1 serving
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup New Year)
Portion: 1 serving
Juk (Korean Rice Porridge)
Portion: 1 serving
Sweet Pumpkin Porridge (Hobakjuk)
Hobakjuk
Portion: 1 bowl (150g)
Bap (Brown Rice, Korean Style)
Korean Brown Bap
Portion: ¾ cup (150g)
Dduk (Rice Cake, Plain Small)
Plain Dduk
Portion: 2 small pieces (40g)
Injeolmi (Soybean Coated Rice Cake, Small)
Injeolmi Snack
Portion: 1 piece (30g)
Hobak Juk (Pumpkin Porridge)
Hobak Juk
Portion: 1 bowl (200g)
Cheese Tteokbokki (Small Light)
Portion: 1 serving
Tteok (Rice Cake, Small Portion)
Portion: 1 serving
Tteokbokki (Small Portion)
Portion: 1 serving
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