Carrot vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between carrots and sauerkraut
- Carrots have more vitamin A and vitamin B3; however, sauerkraut is higher in iron, vitamin C, and copper.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than sauerkraut.
- Carrots have 7 times more vitamin B3 than sauerkraut. While carrots have 0.983mg of vitamin B3, sauerkraut has only 0.143mg.
- Sauerkraut has less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Carrots, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +390% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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 AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +149.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124% |
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Protein
~0.91g
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Water
~92.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.034g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.013g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +321.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1275% |
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 835µg | 1µg | 93% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 661mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.47mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 14.7mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.096mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 0.143mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.021mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.022mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 0.14mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 4.28g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 20mg | 2% |
| Folate | 19µg | 24µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.13mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 0.91g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 1.38g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.9g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 13µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 10.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.067g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 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
35%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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.