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Chili pepper vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chili pepper and Sauerkraut different?

  • Chili pepper has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Sauerkraut is richer in Fiber, and Iron.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily need of Vitamin C 143% more than Sauerkraut.
  • Chili pepper has 48 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sauerkraut. Chili pepper has 48µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sauerkraut has 1µg.
  • Chili pepper contains less Sodium.

Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types were used in this article.

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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 +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 39% 17% 19% 29% 2% 8% 43% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +115%
Contains more Potassium +89.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Zinc +36.8%
Contains more Copper +34.4%
Contains more Manganese +23.8%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +42.7%
Contains more Selenium +20%

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 A +5188.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.2%
Equal in Folate - 24
Equal in Vitamin K - 13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 14% 0% 479% 18% 20% 24% 13% 117% 18% 0% 35%
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 A +5188.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +392.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +877.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +769.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +289.2%
Equal in Folate - 24
Equal in Vitamin K - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +105.5%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +105.8%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 92.52
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 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 +105.5%
Contains more Fats +214.3%
Contains more Carbs +105.8%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%
14% 8% 78%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.239 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +84.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -19%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chili pepper 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 Chili pepper Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 7.31g 1.38g Chili pepper
Protein 1.87g 0.91g Chili pepper
Fats 0.44g 0.14g Chili pepper
Carbs 8.81g 4.28g Chili pepper
Calories 40kcal 19kcal Chili pepper
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 5.3g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 1.5g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 14mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.03mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 23mg 13mg Chili pepper
Phosphorus 43mg 20mg Chili pepper
Potassium 322mg 170mg Chili pepper
Sodium 9mg 661mg Chili pepper
Zinc 0.26mg 0.19mg Chili pepper
Copper 0.129mg 0.096mg Chili pepper
Manganese 0.187mg 0.151mg Chili pepper
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 952IU 18IU Chili pepper
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 1µg Chili pepper
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0.14mg Chili pepper
Vitamin C 143.7mg 14.7mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.021mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.022mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B3 1.244mg 0.143mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.093mg Chili pepper
Vitamin B6 0.506mg 0.13mg Chili pepper
Folate 23µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 14µg 13µg Chili pepper
Tryptophan 0.026mg 0.008mg Chili pepper
Threonine 0.074mg 0.025mg Chili pepper
Isoleucine 0.065mg 0.021mg Chili pepper
Leucine 0.105mg 0.029mg Chili pepper
Lysine 0.089mg 0.031mg Chili pepper
Methionine 0.024mg 0.009mg Chili pepper
Phenylalanine 0.062mg 0.023mg Chili pepper
Valine 0.084mg 0.03mg Chili pepper
Histidine 0.041mg 0.016mg Chili pepper
Saturated Fat 0.042g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.024g 0.013g Chili pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.239g 0.067g Chili pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chili pepper 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
66%
Chili pepper
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chili pepper
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper 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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.