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Cauliflower vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cauliflower and Sauerkraut

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Choline, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Iron, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 37% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Sauerkraut. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Sauerkraut contains 0.093mg.
  • Cauliflower contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.151
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.151
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin C +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 49% 6% 6% 3% 6% 30% 18% 0% 33%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more Folate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +182.9%
Equal in Water - 92.52
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more Protein +111%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +16.1%
Contains more Other +182.9%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +116.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +571.4%
Contains more Fructose +2325%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.14 g
Fructose: 0.04 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +571.4%
Contains more Fructose +2325%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Sauerkraut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 1.38g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 0.91g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.14g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 4.28g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 19kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g 0.04g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 22mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.42mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 20mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 170mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 661mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.19mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.155mg 0.151mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 48.2mg 14.7mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.022mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.143mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.093mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.13mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 24µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 13µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.008mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.025mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.021mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.029mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.031mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.009mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.023mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.03mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.016mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.013g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.067g Sauerkraut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cauliflower
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 631mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.