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Chorizo vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chorizo and Sauerkraut different?

  • Sauerkraut contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 83% more than Sauerkraut.

Chorizo, pork and beef and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types were 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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
6
:
4
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +1694.7%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +277.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.47
Chorizo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 60% 13% 65% 36% 162% 93% 27% 6% 116%
Sauerkraut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +650%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains more Zinc +1694.7%
Contains more Selenium +3416.7%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains less Sodium -46.5%
Contains more Copper +20%
Contains more Manganese +277.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.47

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.
Chorizo
Chorizo
8
:
4
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Vitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.5%
Chorizo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 45% 0% 158% 70% 97% 68% 123% 2% 251% 4%
Sauerkraut
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 E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +712.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
3
:
2
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Protein +2548.4%
Contains more Fats +27235.7%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Contains more Water +190.5%
Chorizo
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Sauerkraut
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 +2548.4%
Contains more Fats +27235.7%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Carbs +130.1%
Contains more Water +190.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chorizo
Chorizo
2
:
1
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5064.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Chorizo
40% 51% 10%
Saturated Fat: 14.38 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.46 g
Sauerkraut
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5064.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chorizo Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 1.86g 1.38g Chorizo
Protein 24.1g 0.91g Chorizo
Fats 38.27g 0.14g Chorizo
Carbs 1.86g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 455kcal 19kcal Chorizo
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 0g 1.78g Chorizo
Fiber 0g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 8mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.59mg 1.47mg Chorizo
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Chorizo
Phosphorus 150mg 20mg Chorizo
Potassium 398mg 170mg Chorizo
Sodium 1235mg 661mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 3.41mg 0.19mg Chorizo
Copper 0.08mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.04mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 21.1µg 0.6µg Chorizo
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.14mg Chorizo
Vitamin D 61IU 0IU Chorizo
Vitamin D 1.5µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.63mg 0.021mg Chorizo
Vitamin B2 0.3mg 0.022mg Chorizo
Vitamin B3 5.131mg 0.143mg Chorizo
Vitamin B5 1.12mg 0.093mg Chorizo
Vitamin B6 0.53mg 0.13mg Chorizo
Folate 2µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 2µg 0µg Chorizo
Vitamin K 1.6µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.278mg 0.008mg Chorizo
Threonine 1.473mg 0.025mg Chorizo
Isoleucine 2.206mg 0.021mg Chorizo
Leucine 1.708mg 0.029mg Chorizo
Lysine 2.414mg 0.031mg Chorizo
Methionine 0.47mg 0.009mg Chorizo
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 0.023mg Chorizo
Valine 0.914mg 0.03mg Chorizo
Histidine 0.721mg 0.016mg Chorizo
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 14.38g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 18.4g 0.013g Chorizo
Polyunsaturated fat 3.46g 0.067g Chorizo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chorizo 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
68%
Chorizo
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
Chorizo
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.346g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.