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Cardoon vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cardoon and Sauerkraut

  • Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 21% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 3 times less Magnesium than Cardoon. Cardoon contains 42mg of Magnesium, while Sauerkraut contains 13mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cardoon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cardoon, 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 +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +635%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 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 B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +635%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.28
Equal in Water - 92.52
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 +30%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.28
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.4%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 1.38g Cardoon
Protein 0.7g 0.91g Sauerkraut
Fats 0.1g 0.14g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.07g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 17kcal 19kcal Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 70mg 30mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 42mg 13mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 20mg Cardoon
Potassium 400mg 170mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 661mg Cardoon
Zinc 0.17mg 0.19mg Sauerkraut
Copper 0.231mg 0.096mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.151mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 2mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.022mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.143mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.093mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 68µg 24µg Cardoon
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 0.011g 0.034g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.013g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardoon 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
10%
Cardoon
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardoon
Cardoon contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.