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Pumpkin vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pumpkin and Sauerkraut

  • Pumpkin has more Vitamin A RAE, however, Sauerkraut has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Pumpkin's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 32% more.
  • Pumpkin has 6 times more Vitamin E than Sauerkraut. Pumpkin has 0.8mg of Vitamin E , while Sauerkraut has 0.14mg.
  • Pumpkin is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pumpkin, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +50%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +157.9%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +69.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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 +31872.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1525%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
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 +31872.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +195.5%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +246.8%
Equal in Water - 92.52
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 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 Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Protein +26.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +246.8%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034
74% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +44.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1575%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.034

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 3.8g 1.38g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.91g Sauerkraut
Fats 0.07g 0.14g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.9g 4.28g Pumpkin
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Pumpkin
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 2.08g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 1.1g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 15mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.57mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 9mg 13mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 30mg 20mg Pumpkin
Potassium 230mg 170mg Pumpkin
Sodium 1mg 661mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 0.19mg Pumpkin
Copper 0.091mg 0.096mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.089mg 0.151mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 5755IU 18IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 1µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg 0.14mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.021mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.022mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.143mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.093mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 9µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 0.8µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.008mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.021mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg 0.029mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg 0.031mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.023mg
Valine 0.025mg 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.011mg 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.037g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin 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
37%
Pumpkin
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Pumpkin
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168449/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.