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Potato vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Potato and Sauerkraut

  • Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Sauerkraut is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Sauerkraut covers your daily need of Sodium 28% more than Potato.
  • Potato has 10 times more Vitamin B3 than Sauerkraut. While Potato has 1.41mg of Vitamin B3, Sauerkraut has only 0.143mg.
  • Potato has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +214.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.5%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Potassium +214.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Zinc +89.5%
Contains more Copper +22.9%
Contains more Manganese +45%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +36.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Potato
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +886%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B1 +204.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +886%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +139.2%
Contains more Folate +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin C +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.7%
Contains more Carbs +394.2%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.14
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +174.7%
Contains more Carbs +394.2%
Contains more Water +23.5%
Contains more Other +61.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.14

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +214.3%
Contains more Fructose +750%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +214.3%
Contains more Fructose +750%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 1.38g Potato
Protein 2.5g 0.91g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.14g Sauerkraut
Carbs 21.15g 4.28g Potato
Calories 93kcal 19kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0.04g Potato
Sugar 1.18g 1.78g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 15mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.08mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 28mg 13mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 20mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 170mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 661mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.19mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.096mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.151mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 10IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 9.6mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.021mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.022mg Potato
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.143mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.093mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.13mg Potato
Folate 28µg 24µg Potato
Vitamin K 2µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.008mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.025mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.021mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.029mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.031mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.009mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.023mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.03mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.016mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.034g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.034 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.