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Sauerkraut vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sauerkraut and broth different?

  • Sauerkraut is higher in vitamin C; however, broth is richer in selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, choline, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1009% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 13 times more vitamin C than broth. While sauerkraut contains 14.7mg of vitamin C, broth contains only 1.1mg.
  • Sauerkraut has less sodium.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index (32) than broth (45).

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
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%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more IronIron +42.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +330.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +523.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +730%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4566.7%
~equal in Manganese ~0.15mg

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%
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1236.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +545.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +1001.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3975.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1730.8%
Contains more FatsFats +9814.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +320.8%
Contains more OtherOther +2187.4%

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
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +41130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6586.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Broth DV% diff.
Sodium 661mg 23875mg 1009%
Selenium 0.6µg 28µg 50%
Protein 0.91g 16.66g 32%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.43mg 31%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 4.48g 29%
Phosphorus 20mg 166mg 21%
Fats 0.14g 13.88g 21%
Choline 10.4mg 114.6mg 19%
Calcium 30mg 187mg 16%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 1.1mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.034g 3.43g 15%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 2.46mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 5.36g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calories 19kcal 267kcal 12%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Copper 0.096mg 0mg 11%
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.6mg 10%
Magnesium 13mg 56mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.1mg 7%
Iron 1.47mg 1.03mg 6%
Carbs 4.28g 18.01g 5%
Potassium 170mg 309mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.46mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.1mg 2%
Folate 24µg 32µg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 18.01g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 17.36g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.15mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Broth
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
12%
Sauerkraut
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 23214mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.