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Pea vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pea and Sauerkraut

  • Pea is richer than Sauerkraut in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 from Pea is 3058% higher.
  • Pea contains 14 times more Vitamin B3 than Sauerkraut. Pea contains 2.021mg of Vitamin B3, while Sauerkraut contains 0.143mg.
  • Pea contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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.
Pea
9
:
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +485%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +526.3%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.7%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.47
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +485%
Contains more Potassium +59.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +526.3%
Contains more Copper +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.7%
Contains more Selenium +216.7%
Contains more Calcium +11.1%
Equal in Iron - 1.47

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.
Pea
8
:
Contains more Vitamin A +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +99.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin C - 14.7
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
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 +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1313.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +66.2%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +99.2%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.14
Equal in Vitamin C - 14.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea
3
:
Contains more Protein +489%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +265.2%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +133.7%
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 +489%
Contains more Fats +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +265.2%
Contains more Water +18.8%
Contains more Other +133.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea
2
:
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pea
3
:
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +925%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.14
88% 2% 7% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.22 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.41 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 g
Galactose: 0 g
78% 22%
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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +925%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Equal in Glucose - 0.14

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pea Sauerkraut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Pea Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 1.38g Pea
Protein 5.36g 0.91g Pea
Fats 0.22g 0.14g Pea
Carbs 15.63g 4.28g Pea
Calories 84kcal 19kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g 0.04g Pea
Sugar 5.93g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 5.5g 2.9g Pea
Calcium 27mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.54mg 1.47mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 13mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 20mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 170mg Pea
Sodium 3mg 661mg Pea
Zinc 1.19mg 0.19mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg 0.096mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg 0.151mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg 0.6µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 18IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 1µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.14mg
Vitamin C 14.2mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.021mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.022mg Pea
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 0.143mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.093mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.13mg Pea
Folate 63µg 24µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg 13µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.008mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg 0.025mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg 0.021mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg 0.029mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg 0.031mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg 0.009mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg 0.023mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg 0.03mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg 0.016mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.013g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.067g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
798%
Pea
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea
Pea contains less Sodium (difference - 658mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea
Pea is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea 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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.