Balsamic vinegar vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are balsamic vinegar and sauerkraut different?
- Balsamic vinegar contains less vitamin C, iron, and copper than sauerkraut.
- Sauerkraut covers your daily need for sodium, 28% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Balsamic vinegar has 8 times more sugar than sauerkraut. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while sauerkraut has 1.78g.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.
Vinegar, balsamic 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 less SodiumSodium | -96.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +51.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +269.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +137.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +180.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +85.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 GlucoseGlucose | +5307.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +18350% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 23mg | 661mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 14.7mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% | |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 10% | |
| Fructose | 7.38g | 0.04g | 9% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 1.47mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.096mg | 8% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 17.03g | 4.28g | 4% |
| Calories | 88kcal | 19kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 2% | |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 112mg | 170mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.151mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.49g | 0.91g | 1% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.03g | 1.38g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 14.95g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Balsamic vinegar contains less Sodium (difference - 638mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)