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Fast food vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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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.

We used Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain 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.
Fast food
Fast food
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Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +570%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +1226.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +3283.3%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Sauerkraut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +106.7%
Contains more Iron +108.2%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +570%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -49.9%
Contains more Zinc +1226.3%
Contains more Copper +26%
Contains more Manganese +136.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Fast food
Fast food
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2
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Vitamin A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3828%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +165.3%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
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 A +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3828%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +165.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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1
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2407.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Fast food
41% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.493 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.68 g
Sauerkraut
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +37092.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2407.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fast food
Fast food
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0
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1364.3%
Contains more Fructose +5575%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Fast food
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
Sauerkraut
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1364.3%
Contains more Fructose +5575%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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 Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 29.8g 1.38g Fast food
Protein 16.52g 0.91g Fast food
Fats 12.01g 0.14g Fast food
Carbs 31.5g 4.28g Fast food
Calories 297kcal 19kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g 0.04g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 1.7g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 62mg 30mg Fast food
Iron 3.06mg 1.47mg Fast food
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Fast food
Phosphorus 134mg 20mg Fast food
Potassium 197mg 170mg Fast food
Sodium 331mg 661mg Fast food
Zinc 2.52mg 0.19mg Fast food
Copper 0.121mg 0.096mg Fast food
Manganese 0.357mg 0.151mg Fast food
Selenium 20.3µg 0.6µg Fast food
Vitamin A 51IU 18IU Fast food
Vitamin A RAE 9µg 1µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg 0.14mg Fast food
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.021mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.022mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 0.143mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.093mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.13mg Fast food
Folate 80µg 24µg Fast food
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.008mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg 0.025mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.021mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg 0.029mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg 0.031mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg 0.009mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 0.023mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg 0.03mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg 0.016mg Fast food
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0.514g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 4.493g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g 0.013g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 0.067g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
46%
Fast food
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
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.