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Coleslaw vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coleslaw and sauerkraut?

  • Coleslaw is richer in vitamin K, monounsaturated Fat, and polyunsaturated fat, while sauerkraut is higher in iron and copper.
  • Coleslaw's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 48% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 205 times less Monounsaturated Fat than coleslaw. Coleslaw has 2.671g of Monounsaturated Fat, while sauerkraut has 0.013g.
  • Sauerkraut is lower in saturated Fat.

We used Fast foods, coleslaw 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 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -69.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.8%
Contains more IronIron +568.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +540%
Contains more ZincZinc +35.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48%
~equal in Calcium ~30mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~20mg

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 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
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% 1.1% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +427.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +445.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +16.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~14.7mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.022mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 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 FatsFats +6978.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.9%
Contains more WaterWater +26%
Contains more OtherOther +159%
~equal in Protein ~0.91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 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 +20446.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7882.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
78% 22%
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 SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +1107.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3500%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coleslaw Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 153kcal 19kcal Coleslaw
Protein 0.95g 0.91g Coleslaw
Fats 9.91g 0.14g Coleslaw
Vitamin C 14.6mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Net carbs 12.99g 1.38g Coleslaw
Carbs 14.89g 4.28g Coleslaw
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 30mg
Potassium 129mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.22mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Sugar 12.19g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 1.9g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Copper 0.015mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 0.14mg 0.19mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 20mg 20mg
Sodium 203mg 661mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 95IU 18IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 28µg 1µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.14mg Coleslaw
Manganese 0.102mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.021mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.022mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B3 0.206mg 0.143mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B5 0.246mg 0.093mg Coleslaw
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Coleslaw
Vitamin K 70.9µg 13µg Coleslaw
Folate 24µg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0.037g 0g Sauerkraut
Choline 10.4mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 1.599g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 2.671g 0.013g Coleslaw
Polyunsaturated fat 5.348g 0.067g Coleslaw
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
Fructose 1.44g 0.04g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0.006g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.279g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coleslaw 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
23%
Coleslaw
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Coleslaw
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.565g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 458mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/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.

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