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French fries vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between French fries and Sauerkraut?

  • French fries are higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin E , and Vitamin B5, however, Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 20% more.
  • Sauerkraut contains 69 times less Saturated Fat than French fries. French fries contain 2.336g of Saturated Fat, while Sauerkraut contains 0.034g.

We used Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +240.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +525%
Contains more Potassium +240.6%
Contains less Sodium -68.2%
Contains more Zinc +163.2%
Contains more Copper +29.2%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +81.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2000.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
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 +1092.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2000.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +523.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.2%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +16.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +276.9%
Contains more Fats +10421.4%
Contains more Carbs +868.2%
Contains more Water +140%
Contains more Other +16.2%
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 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 Protein +276.9%
Contains more Fats +10421.4%
Contains more Carbs +868.2%
Contains more Water +140%
Contains more Other +16.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45815.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7956.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
17% 44% 39%
Saturated Fat: 2.336 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.398 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45815.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7956.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient French fries Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 37.64g 1.38g French fries
Protein 3.43g 0.91g French fries
Fats 14.73g 0.14g French fries
Carbs 41.44g 4.28g French fries
Calories 312kcal 19kcal French fries
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 0.3g 1.78g French fries
Fiber 3.8g 2.9g French fries
Calcium 18mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.81mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 35mg 13mg French fries
Phosphorus 125mg 20mg French fries
Potassium 579mg 170mg French fries
Sodium 210mg 661mg French fries
Zinc 0.5mg 0.19mg French fries
Copper 0.124mg 0.096mg French fries
Manganese 0.247mg 0.151mg French fries
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg French fries
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 1.67mg 0.14mg French fries
Vitamin C 4.7mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.17mg 0.021mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.039mg 0.022mg French fries
Vitamin B3 3.004mg 0.143mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.58mg 0.093mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.13mg French fries
Folate 30µg 24µg French fries
Vitamin K 11.2µg 13µg Sauerkraut
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
Trans Fat 0.06g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 2.336g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g 0.013g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g 0.067g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
French fries 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
27%
French fries
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
French fries
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French fries
French fries is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French fries
French fries contains less Sodium (difference - 451mg)
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
French fries
French fries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
French fries 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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.