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Edamame vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edamame and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut contains less Folate, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin K, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 than Edamame.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 72% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 10 times less Vitamin B1 than Edamame. Edamame contains 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Sauerkraut contains 0.021mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Edamame is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Edamame
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +392.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +156.5%
Contains more IronIron +54.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +259.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +621.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +745%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +578.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%

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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 +1555.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +539.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +105.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +1195.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +441.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +1208.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3614.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +108.2%
Contains more WaterWater +27.1%
Contains more OtherOther +77.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 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 +9761.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3117.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +200%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Edamame Sauerkraut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 121kcal 19kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 0.91g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.14g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Net carbs 3.71g 1.38g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 4.28g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 13mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 30mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 170mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 1.47mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 5.2g 2.9g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.096mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.19mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 20mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 661mg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 18IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.14mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.151mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.021mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.022mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.143mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.093mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 26.7µg 13µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 24µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Sauerkraut
Choline 56.3mg 10.4mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.013g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.067g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.008mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.025mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.021mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.029mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.031mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.009mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.023mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.03mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.016mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 0.04g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
41%
Edamame
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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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