Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Fast food vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the main differences between fast food and sauerkraut?

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, zinc, iron, and phosphorus, while sauerkraut is higher in vitamin C.
  • Fast food's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 37% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 132 times less saturated fat than fast food. Fast food has 4.493g of saturated fat, while sauerkraut has 0.034g.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than sauerkraut (32).

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types in this comparison.

Infographic

Fast food vs Sauerkraut infographic
Infographic link

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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 +107.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.9%
Contains more IronIron +108.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +26%
Contains more ZincZinc +1226.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +570%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +136.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3283.3%

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3828%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +165.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 +1715.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8478.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +636%
Contains more WaterWater +140.6%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 +37092.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2407.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 GlucoseGlucose +1364.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +5575%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~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.
Fast food 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Selenium 20.3µg 0.6µg 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.143mg 34%
Protein 16.52g 0.91g 31%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.022mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.021mg 25%
Zinc 2.52mg 0.19mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.493g 0.034g 20%
Iron 3.06mg 1.47mg 20%
Fats 12.01g 0.14g 18%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg 16%
Phosphorus 134mg 20mg 16%
Calories 297kcal 19kcal 14%
Folate 80µg 24µg 14%
Sodium 331mg 661mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 0.013g 12%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.067g 11%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.151mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.093mg 9%
Carbs 31.5g 4.28g 9%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 13µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.13mg 6%
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g 5%
Choline 34.4mg 10.4mg 4%
Calcium 62mg 30mg 3%
Copper 0.121mg 0.096mg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 13mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.04g 3%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.14mg 2%
Potassium 197mg 170mg 1%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 1.38g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 1.78g N/A
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.016mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food Sauerkraut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
43%
Fast food
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fast food
Fast food contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food 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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.