Chili pepper vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chili pepper and sauerkraut different?
- Chili pepper has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, and vitamin B3; however, sauerkraut is richer in fiber and iron.
- Chili pepper covers your daily need for vitamin C, 143% more than sauerkraut.
- Chili pepper has 53 times more vitamin A than sauerkraut. Chili pepper has 952IU of vitamin A, while sauerkraut has 18IU.
- Chili pepper contains less sodium.
- Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.
Peppers, hot chili, red, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +36.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +23.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.7% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +877.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4700% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +392.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +242.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +290.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +769.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +116.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +289.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +105.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +150% |
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Water
~92.52g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
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 | +84.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 143.7mg | 14.7mg | 143% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.506mg | 0.13mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 661mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.244mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 2.9g | 6% |
| Iron | 1.03mg | 1.47mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.086mg | 0.022mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 48µg | 1µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.69mg | 0.14mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.096mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.021mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 170mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 43mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.201mg | 0.093mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 13mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.81g | 4.28g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.151mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.87g | 0.91g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 14µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.239g | 0.067g | 1% |
| Calories | 40kcal | 19kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.44g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.31g | 1.38g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 1.78g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Folate | 23µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.9mg | 10.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.042g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.024g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.026mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.074mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.065mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.089mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.024mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.084mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.041mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
58%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.