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Broth vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are broth and sauerkraut different?

  • Broth is higher in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12; however, sauerkraut is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1009% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has less saturated fat.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index (32) than broth (45).

Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4566.7%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
~equal in Manganese ~0.151mg

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1001.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1236.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +1730.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9814.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2187.4%
Contains more WaterWater +3975.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6586.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 661mg 1009%
Selenium 28µg 0.6µg 50%
Protein 16.66g 0.91g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.022mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.067g 29%
Phosphorus 166mg 20mg 21%
Fats 13.88g 0.14g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 10.4mg 19%
Calcium 187mg 30mg 16%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 14.7mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.034g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.143mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.013g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Calories 267kcal 19kcal 12%
Fiber 0g 2.9g 12%
Copper 0mg 0.096mg 11%
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.093mg 10%
Magnesium 56mg 13mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.021mg 7%
Iron 1.03mg 1.47mg 6%
Carbs 18.01g 4.28g 5%
Potassium 309mg 170mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.14mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg 2%
Folate 32µg 24µg 2%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 1.38g N/A
Sugar 17.36g 1.78g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.151mg 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%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broth Sauerkraut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 23214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.