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Borage vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Borage and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut has less Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 25% more.
  • Borage has 210 times more Vitamin A RAE than Sauerkraut. Borage has 210µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sauerkraut has 1µg.
  • Borage is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Borage, 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 +210%
Contains more Iron +124.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Zinc - 0.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +210%
Contains more Iron +124.5%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +165%
Contains more Potassium +176.5%
Contains less Sodium -87.9%
Contains more Copper +35.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.1%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Zinc - 0.19

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.
Borage
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Contains more Vitamin A +23233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
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 A +23233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +529.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +126.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +54.8%
Contains more Folate +84.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Equal in Water - 92.52
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 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 +97.8%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +39.9%
Contains more Other +49.3%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1523.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1523.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Borage Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 3.06g 1.38g Borage
Protein 1.8g 0.91g Borage
Fats 0.7g 0.14g Borage
Carbs 3.06g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 21kcal 19kcal Borage
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Borage
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 93mg 30mg Borage
Iron 3.3mg 1.47mg Borage
Magnesium 52mg 13mg Borage
Phosphorus 53mg 20mg Borage
Potassium 470mg 170mg Borage
Sodium 80mg 661mg Borage
Zinc 0.2mg 0.19mg Borage
Copper 0.13mg 0.096mg Borage
Manganese 0.349mg 0.151mg Borage
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Borage
Vitamin A 4200IU 18IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 210µg 1µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 35mg 14.7mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.021mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.022mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.143mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 13µg 24µg Sauerkraut
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 0.17g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.211g 0.013g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g 0.067g Borage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Borage 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
39%
Borage
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Borage
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Borage
Borage contains less Sodium (difference - 581mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.