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Sauerkraut vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sauerkraut and Drumstick tree different?

  • Sauerkraut is higher in Iron, however, Drumstick tree is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Drumstick tree is 140% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 16 times more Sodium than Drumstick tree. While Sauerkraut contains 661mg of Sodium, Drumstick tree contains only 42mg.

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Drumstick pods, raw are the varieties 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 Iron +308.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +246.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +171.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Manganese +71.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30
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 9% 14% 33% 22% 41% 6% 13% 28% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +308.3%
Contains more Copper +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +246.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +150%
Contains more Potassium +171.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +136.8%
Contains more Manganese +71.5%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Calcium - 30

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 +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753.8%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
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 5% 0% 0% 470% 14% 18% 12% 48% 28% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +311.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +859.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +236.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +753.8%
Contains more Folate +83.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.3%
Equal in Water - 88.2
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more Other +121.6%
Contains more Protein +130.8%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +99.3%
Equal in Water - 88.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2133.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +684.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.003 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2133.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +684.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.033

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Drumstick tree Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Protein 0.91g 2.1g Drumstick tree
Fats 0.14g 0.2g Drumstick tree
Carbs 4.28g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Calories 19kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.9g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Calcium 30mg 30mg
Iron 1.47mg 0.36mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Phosphorus 20mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Potassium 170mg 461mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 661mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Zinc 0.19mg 0.45mg Drumstick tree
Copper 0.096mg 0.084mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.259mg Drumstick tree
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 18IU 74IU Drumstick tree
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 4µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.053mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.074mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.62mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 44µg Drumstick tree
Vitamin K 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 0.034g 0.033g Drumstick tree
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.102g Drumstick tree
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.003g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Drumstick tree
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
52%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 619mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.