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Sauerkraut vs. Green bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sauerkraut and green bean raw

  • Sauerkraut has more iron, while green bean raw has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for sodium is 28% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in green bean raw is lower.
  • Green bean raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of green bean raw is 20, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Beans, snap, green, raw.

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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 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 11% 19% 39% 23% 6.5% 16% 0.78% 28% 3.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +26.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43%
~equal in Selenium ~0.6µg

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 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
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 41% 12% 8.2% 0% 21% 24% 14% 14% 33% 0% 108% 25% 8.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +372.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +413.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +141.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +230.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.141mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 6.97 g
Water: 90.32 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more OtherOther +225.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +101.1%
Contains more FatsFats +57.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.9%
~equal in Water ~90.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
29% 6% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
21% 9% 36% 34%
Starch: 0.88 g
Sucrose: 0.36 g
Glucose: 1.51 g
Fructose: 1.39 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +978.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3375%
~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.
Sauerkraut Green bean raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Green bean raw DV% diff.
Sodium 661mg 6mg 28%
Vitamin K 13µg 43µg 25%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.104mg 6%
Iron 1.47mg 1.03mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.082mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.734mg 4%
Vitamin A 1µg 35µg 4%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 12.2mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.225mg 3%
Magnesium 13mg 25mg 3%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.216mg 3%
Copper 0.096mg 0.069mg 3%
Phosphorus 20mg 38mg 3%
Folate 24µg 33µg 2%
Protein 0.91g 1.83g 2%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.41mg 2%
Fructose 0.04g 1.39g 2%
Calories 19kcal 31kcal 1%
Choline 10.4mg 15.3mg 1%
Fiber 2.9g 2.7g 1%
Potassium 170mg 211mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Carbs 4.28g 6.97g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.141mg 1%
Fats 0.14g 0.22g 0%
Net carbs 1.38g 4.27g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 3.26g N/A
Zinc 0.19mg 0.24mg 0%
Starch 0.88g 0%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.05g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.113g 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.066mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0.112mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.088mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.067mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.09mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Green bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Sauerkraut
23%
Green bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
16%
Green bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green bean raw
Green bean raw 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/nutrients
  2. Green bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169961/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.