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Sauerkraut vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sauerkraut and Cauliflower

  • Sauerkraut is richer in Iron, and Copper, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 37% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 22 times more Sodium than Cauliflower. Sauerkraut contains 661mg of Sodium, while Cauliflower contains 30mg.

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

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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 +36.4%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.155
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Copper +146.2%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +75.9%
Contains less Sodium -95.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.155
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +571.4%
Contains more Fructose +2325%
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
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
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.
Sauerkraut Cauliflower
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 Sauerkraut Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 0.91g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.14g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.28g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 19kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.04g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.78g 1.91g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 2g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 22mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 0.42mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 20mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 170mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 661mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.19mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.096mg 0.039mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.08mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 24µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 13µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.025mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.029mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.031mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.009mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.03mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.016mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.13g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.031g 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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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Cauliflower
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
13%
Sauerkraut
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
13%
Cauliflower

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