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Sauerkraut vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sauerkraut and chorizo different?

  • Sauerkraut contains less vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B2 than chorizo.
  • Chorizo covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 83% more than sauerkraut.

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Chorizo, pork and beef types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +275%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +277.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1694.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3416.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.59mg

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 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +712.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3488.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +307.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +829.8%

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
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +130.1%
Contains more WaterWater +190.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2548.4%
Contains more FatsFats +27235.7%
Contains more OtherOther +82.3%

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
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +141438.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5064.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Chorizo DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2µg 83%
Saturated fat 0.034g 14.38g 65%
Fats 0.14g 38.27g 59%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.63mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 18.4g 46%
Protein 0.91g 24.1g 46%
Selenium 0.6µg 21.1µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.53mg 31%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 5.131mg 31%
Zinc 0.19mg 3.41mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Sodium 661mg 1235mg 25%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 3.46g 23%
Calories 19kcal 455kcal 22%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.3mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 1.12mg 21%
Phosphorus 20mg 150mg 19%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg 16%
Choline 10.4mg 96.7mg 16%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 1.6µg 10%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Potassium 170mg 398mg 7%
Folate 24µg 2µg 6%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.04mg 5%
Copper 0.096mg 0.08mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 8mg 2%
Iron 1.47mg 1.59mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 18mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.22mg 1%
Carbs 4.28g 1.86g 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 1.86g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.721mg 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 Chorizo
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
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 574mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.346g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chorizo
Chorizo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chorizo
Chorizo is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.