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Horseradish vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Horseradish and Sauerkraut

  • Horseradish is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Zinc, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Sauerkraut is 13% higher.
  • Horseradish contains 4 times more Sugar than Sauerkraut. Horseradish contains 7.99g of Sugar, while Sauerkraut contains 1.78g.

Food types used in this article are Horseradish, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 +86.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +366.7%
Contains more IronIron +250%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.8%

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 83% 0.12% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +900%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.022mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.093mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 +29.7%
Contains more FatsFats +392.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.8%
Contains more OtherOther +22.2%
~equal in Water ~92.52g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 +900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 48kcal 19kcal Horseradish
Protein 1.18g 0.91g Horseradish
Fats 0.69g 0.14g Horseradish
Vitamin C 24.9mg 14.7mg Horseradish
Net carbs 7.99g 1.38g Horseradish
Carbs 11.29g 4.28g Horseradish
Magnesium 27mg 13mg Horseradish
Calcium 56mg 30mg Horseradish
Potassium 246mg 170mg Horseradish
Iron 0.42mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Sugar 7.99g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 3.3g 2.9g Horseradish
Copper 0.058mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 0.83mg 0.19mg Horseradish
Phosphorus 31mg 20mg Horseradish
Sodium 420mg 661mg Horseradish
Vitamin A 2IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.126mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 2.8µg 0.6µg Horseradish
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.022mg Horseradish
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.143mg Horseradish
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.093mg
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 1.3µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Folate 57µg 24µg Horseradish
Choline 6.5mg 10.4mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.09g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.13g 0.013g Horseradish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.067g Horseradish
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 0.04g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Horseradish
Horseradish contains less Sodium (difference - 241mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.