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Cheesecake vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cheesecake and sauerkraut?

  • Cheesecake is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while sauerkraut is higher in vitamin C, iron, and fiber.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% higher.
  • Cheesecake has a higher glycemic index (50) than sauerkraut (32).

We used Cheesecake commercially prepared and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
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 CalciumCalcium +70%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +365%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +766.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +18.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +88.9%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +380%
~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.
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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
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 AVitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +777.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +514%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +341.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3575%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +195.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 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 +504.4%
Contains more FatsFats +15971.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +495.8%
Contains more WaterWater +102.9%
Contains more OtherOther +138.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 +66315.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2291%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheesecake Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Saturated fat 9.921g 0.034g 45%
Fats 22.5g 0.14g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 8.634g 0.013g 22%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin A 159µg 1µg 18%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 14.7mg 16%
Calories 321kcal 19kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.193mg 0.022mg 13%
Iron 0.63mg 1.47mg 11%
Phosphorus 93mg 20mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.067g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.571mg 0.093mg 10%
Fiber 0.4g 2.9g 10%
Sodium 438mg 661mg 10%
Protein 5.5g 0.91g 9%
Selenium 5.2µg 0.6µg 8%
Copper 0.02mg 0.096mg 8%
Vitamin K 4.4µg 13µg 7%
Carbs 25.5g 4.28g 7%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Choline 45.9mg 10.4mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.13mg 6%
Zinc 0.51mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.56mg 0.14mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Potassium 90mg 170mg 2%
Calcium 51mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin D 18IU 0IU 2%
Folate 18µg 24µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.021mg 1%
Net carbs 25.1g 1.38g N/A
Magnesium 11mg 13mg 0%
Sugar 21.8g 1.78g N/A
Manganese 0.14mg 0.151mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 0.143mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.064mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.222mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.281mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.464mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.372mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.136mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.258mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.314mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.133mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheesecake 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
19%
Cheesecake
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Cheesecake
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake 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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.