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Nopales vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Nopales and Sauerkraut

  • Nopales have more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Sauerkraut have more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% more.
  • Nopales have 5 times more Calcium than Sauerkraut. Nopales have 164mg of Calcium, while Sauerkraut has 30mg.
  • Nopales are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nopales, raw 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.
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +202.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +202.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Copper +84.6%

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 A +2438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +2438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 92.52
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 +45.1%
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 1.38g Sauerkraut
Protein 1.32g 0.91g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.14g Sauerkraut
Carbs 3.33g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 16kcal 19kcal Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.15g 1.78g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 164mg 30mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 52mg 13mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 20mg Sauerkraut
Potassium 257mg 170mg Nopales
Sodium 21mg 661mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.19mg Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.457mg 0.151mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 18IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 1µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 9.3mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.022mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.143mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.093mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 3µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 5.3µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.008mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg 0.025mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.021mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg 0.029mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg 0.031mg Nopales
Methionine 0.015mg 0.009mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.023mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg 0.03mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg 0.016mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.034g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.013g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.