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Oats vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between oats and sauerkraut?

  • The amount of manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, iron, magnesium, zinc, fiber, and vitamin B5 in oats is higher than in sauerkraut.
  • Oats' daily need coverage for manganese is 207% more.
  • Sauerkraut contains 36 times less vitamin B1 than oats. Oats contain 0.763mg of vitamin B1, while sauerkraut contains 0.021mg.
  • Oats have less sodium.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index (32) than oats (59).

We used Oats 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.
Oats
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
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 +1261.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.4%
Contains more IronIron +221.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +552.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1989.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2515%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3155.6%

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.
Oats
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +3533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +531.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1350.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.13mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
3
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +1756%
Contains more FatsFats +4828.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1448.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1025.5%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oats
2
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 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 +16653.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3683.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oats 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oats Sauerkraut DV% diff.
Manganese 4.916mg 0.151mg 207%
Phosphorus 523mg 20mg 72%
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.021mg 62%
Copper 0.626mg 0.096mg 59%
Iron 4.72mg 1.47mg 41%
Magnesium 177mg 13mg 39%
Zinc 3.97mg 0.19mg 34%
Protein 16.89g 0.91g 32%
Fiber 10.6g 2.9g 31%
Sodium 2mg 661mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.093mg 25%
Carbs 66.27g 4.28g 21%
Calories 389kcal 19kcal 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.067g 16%
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg 16%
Vitamin K 13µg 11%
Fats 6.9g 0.14g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.022mg 9%
Folate 56µg 24µg 8%
Potassium 429mg 170mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.178g 0.013g 5%
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.143mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.217g 0.034g 5%
Choline 10.4mg 2%
Calcium 54mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.13mg 1%
Net carbs 55.67g 1.38g N/A
Sugar 1.78g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.575mg 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 1.284mg 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.701mg 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.312mg 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.405mg 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oats 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
30%
Oats
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oats
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.183g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats
Oats contains less Sodium (difference - 659mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oats
Oats is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Oats - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.