Onion vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Onion and Sauerkraut
- Onion contains less Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Copper than Sauerkraut.
- Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 29% higher.
- Sauerkraut contains 2 times less Sugar than Onion. Onion contains 4.24g of Sugar, while Sauerkraut contains 1.78g.
The food types used in this comparison are Onions, 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 PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +30% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +30.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +600% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +146.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +119% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +98.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3150% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +70.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
9.34 g
Water:
89.11 g
Other:
0.35 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +514.3% |
~equal in
Water
~92.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -19% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +294.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.013g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.99 g
Glucose:
1.97 g
Fructose:
1.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1307.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +3125% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 40kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.91g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.14g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 14.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.64g | 1.38g |
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| Carbs | 9.34g | 4.28g |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 23mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 170mg |
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| Iron | 0.21mg | 1.47mg |
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| Sugar | 4.24g | 1.78g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.9g |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.096mg |
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| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 29mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 661mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 18IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.14mg |
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| Manganese | 0.129mg | 0.151mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.046mg | 0.021mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.116mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.123mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.12mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 13µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 24µg |
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| Choline | 6.1mg | 10.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.042g | 0.034g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.013g | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.067g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.008mg |
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| Threonine | 0.021mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0.021mg |
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| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.029mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.031mg |
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| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0.009mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.025mg | 0.023mg |
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| Valine | 0.021mg | 0.03mg |
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| Histidine | 0.014mg | 0.016mg |
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| Fructose | 1.29g | 0.04g |
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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
8%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)