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Rutabagas vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rutabagas and Sauerkraut

  • Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Iron, Vitamin K, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Sauerkraut is 28% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Sauerkraut. Rutabagas contain 0.7mg of Vitamin B3, while Sauerkraut contains 0.143mg.
  • Rutabagas contain less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Rutabagas, 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 Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +234.1%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +79.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.3%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +234.1%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Manganese +15.3%

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 E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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 E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +70.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +4233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +18.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.4%
Contains more Other +202.8%
Equal in Water - 92.52
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 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 +18.7%
Contains more Fats +14.3%
Contains more Carbs +101.4%
Contains more Other +202.8%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -20.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1542.9%
Contains more Fructose +3925%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 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 +1542.9%
Contains more Fructose +3925%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 1.38g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.91g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.14g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 4.28g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 19kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g 0.04g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.3g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 43mg 30mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.44mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 20mg 13mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 20mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 170mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 661mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 0.19mg Rutabagas
Copper 0.032mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.131mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.14mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 14.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.021mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.022mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.143mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.093mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 21µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 0.3µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.034g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.013g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.067g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
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.
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.

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