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Sauerkraut vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sauerkraut and Cardoon

  • Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Fiber, while Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 21% higher.
  • Cardoon contains 7 times less Vitamin C than Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut contains 14.7mg of Vitamin C, while Cardoon contains 2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cardoon is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Cardoon, 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.
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Magnesium +223.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +15%
Contains more Potassium +135.3%
Contains less Sodium -74.3%
Contains more Copper +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +69.5%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +635%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +635%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.4%
Contains more Folate +183.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +30%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +90.3%
Equal in Carbs - 4.07
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 2.47g Cardoon
Protein 0.91g 0.7g Sauerkraut
Fats 0.14g 0.1g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.28g 4.07g Sauerkraut
Calories 19kcal 17kcal Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Cardoon
Fiber 2.9g 1.6g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 1.47mg 0.7mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 20mg 23mg Cardoon
Potassium 170mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 661mg 170mg Cardoon
Zinc 0.19mg 0.17mg Sauerkraut
Copper 0.096mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.151mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 2mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.02mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.03mg Cardoon
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.3mg Cardoon
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.116mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.041g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sauerkraut Cardoon
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
13%
Sauerkraut
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardoon
Cardoon contains less Sodium (difference - 491mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/nutrients
  2. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.