Sauerkraut vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sauerkraut and bananas different?
- Sauerkraut is higher in iron, vitamin K, and vitamin C; however, bananas are richer in vitamin B6, potassium, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for sodium for sauerkraut is 29% higher.
- Sauerkraut contains 26 times more vitamin K than bananas. While sauerkraut contains 13µg of vitamin K, bananas contain only 0.5µg.
- Bananas have less sodium.
- Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index (32) than bananas (48).
Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Bananas, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +465.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 | +69% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +47.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +231.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +365% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +259.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +182.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
Protein:
1.09 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
22.84 g
Water:
74.91 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +159% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +135.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +433.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.112 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.073 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +146.2% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.073g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.14 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
5.38 g
Sucrose:
2.39 g
Glucose:
4.98 g
Fructose:
4.85 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +3457.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +12025% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 661mg | 1mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.367mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.26mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 8.7mg | 7% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 4.85g | 6% |
| Carbs | 4.28g | 22.84g | 6% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 358mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.334mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.27mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.073mg | 4% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 0.665mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 5mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.078mg | 2% |
| Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.38g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.78g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
12%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana 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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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