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Red potato vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Red potato and Sauerkraut?

  • Red potato is higher in Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Sauerkraut is richer in Iron, and Vitamin K.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% more.
  • Sauerkraut contains 11 times less Vitamin B3 than Red potato. Red potato contains 1.595mg of Vitamin B3, while Sauerkraut contains 0.143mg.
  • Red potato has less Sodium.

We used Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 2.7% 48% 26% 58% 11% 31% 1.6% 23% 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 +115.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +220.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +260%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more IronIron +110%

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.
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 42% 0.6% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 30% 20% 49% 0% 7% 20% 10%
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% 1.1% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +81.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +364.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +152.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +357.7%
Contains more WaterWater +20.7%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
~equal in Fats ~0.14g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.043 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +55.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +292.9%
Contains more FructoseFructose +1000%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Red potato Sauerkraut
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 89kcal 19kcal Red potato
Protein 2.3g 0.91g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.14g Red potato
Vitamin C 12.6mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Net carbs 17.79g 1.38g Red potato
Carbs 19.59g 4.28g Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 13mg Red potato
Calcium 9mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Potassium 545mg 170mg Red potato
Iron 0.7mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.43g 1.78g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Copper 0.174mg 0.096mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.19mg Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 20mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 661mg Red potato
Vitamin A 10IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.173mg 0.151mg Red potato
Selenium 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.021mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.022mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.143mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.093mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.13mg Red potato
Vitamin K 2.8µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Folate 27µg 24µg Red potato
Choline 18.9mg 10.4mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.034g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.067g Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.008mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg 0.025mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.021mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg 0.029mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg 0.031mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.009mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.023mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg 0.03mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.016mg Red potato
Fructose 0.44g 0.04g Red potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
16%
Red potato
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.

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