Why do calorie counts differ between blogs?

Each restaurant, home kitchen, and recipe uses different amounts of oil, ingredients, and portion sizes. This site uses official MFDS data and average restaurant portions, so individual items may vary ±10–20%.

Why are only ~50 dishes included?

This is an MVP covering the most popular Korean dishes. The MFDS source database has 24,000+ entries — more will be added in future releases.

The serving size seems larger than what I cook at home.

The serving standard is based on average restaurant portions. Home-cooked meals are typically 20–30% smaller — adjust proportionally for your plate size.

Can I use this for diet planning?

It is useful for rough calorie tracking. For precise weight management, use a kitchen scale, check package labels, and consult a nutritionist.

Are processed foods or convenience store items included?

This MVP focuses on traditional Korean cuisine. Processed foods vary too much by brand — check individual package labels.

Why are spicy dishes often higher in calories?

Most spicy Korean dishes include oil, sugar, and gochujang (red pepper paste). Example: jeyuk bokkeum (제육볶음) ~400 kcal vs baeksuk (백숙) ~300 kcal for the same 200g of pork/chicken.

Which dishes are very high in sodium?

Jjamppong (짬뽕), budae jjigae (부대찌개), and sundae guk (순댓국) each exceed 2,000–2,800 mg per serving — over the WHO daily limit. Limiting the broth is recommended.

Where is my basket data stored?

Only in your browser's localStorage. Nothing is sent to a server and it does not sync across devices.

Can I search in English?

Some dishes support English aliases (e.g. kimchi jjigae, tteokbokki). The full English version is available at /en/.

How do I request a new dish?

Email comsamo84@gmail.com with the dish name and standard serving size. We'll prioritize it in the next release.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 common questions about the Korean food calorie search tool.

Author 김지광 (운영자)Last updated May 16, 2026balpekr 마이크로 SaaS

Q1. Why do calorie counts differ between blogs?: Each restaurant, home kitchen, and recipe uses different amounts of oil, ingredients, and portion sizes. This site uses official MFDS data and average restaurant portions, so individual items may vary ±10–20%.
Q2. Why are only ~50 dishes included?: This is an MVP covering the most popular Korean dishes. The MFDS source database has 24,000+ entries — more will be added in future releases.
Q3. The serving size seems larger than what I cook at home.: The serving standard is based on average restaurant portions. Home-cooked meals are typically 20–30% smaller — adjust proportionally for your plate size.
Q4. Can I use this for diet planning?: It is useful for rough calorie tracking. For precise weight management, use a kitchen scale, check package labels, and consult a nutritionist.
Q5. Are processed foods or convenience store items included?: This MVP focuses on traditional Korean cuisine. Processed foods vary too much by brand — check individual package labels.
Q6. Why are spicy dishes often higher in calories?: Most spicy Korean dishes include oil, sugar, and gochujang (red pepper paste). Example: jeyuk bokkeum (제육볶음) ~400 kcal vs baeksuk (백숙) ~300 kcal for the same 200g of pork/chicken.
Q7. Which dishes are very high in sodium?: Jjamppong (짬뽕), budae jjigae (부대찌개), and sundae guk (순댓국) each exceed 2,000–2,800 mg per serving — over the WHO daily limit. Limiting the broth is recommended.
Q8. Where is my basket data stored?: Only in your browser's localStorage. Nothing is sent to a server and it does not sync across devices.
Q9. Can I search in English?: Some dishes support English aliases (e.g. kimchi jjigae, tteokbokki). The full English version is available at /en/.
Q10. How do I request a new dish?: Email comsamo84@gmail.com with the dish name and standard serving size. We'll prioritize it in the next release.