Sauerkraut vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between sauerkraut and carrots
- Sauerkraut has more iron, vitamin C, and copper; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A and vitamin B3.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than sauerkraut.
- Sauerkraut has 10 times more sodium than carrots. While sauerkraut has 661mg of sodium, carrots have only 69mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauerkraut, canned, solids, and liquids and Carrots, 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 IronIron | +390% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +113.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.6% |
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 | +149.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +371.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +214.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +193.5% |
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:
0.93 g
Fats:
0.24 g
Carbs:
9.58 g
Water:
88.29 g
Other:
0.96 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +124% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +123.8% |
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Protein
~0.93g
~equal in
Water
~88.29g
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
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.117 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +74.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.037g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.014g
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:
1.43 g
Sucrose:
3.59 g
Glucose:
0.59 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +321.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1275% |
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Sodium | 661mg | 69mg | 26% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.3mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 5.9mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 0.983mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.066mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.273mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 320mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.058mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.28g | 9.58g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Folate | 24µg | 19µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.138mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.38g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 33mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.78g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 13.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.04mg | 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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carrot contains less Sodium (difference - 592mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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.