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Sauerkraut vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sauerkraut and Cracker different?

  • Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C, however, Cracker is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin E , and Folate.
  • Cracker covers your daily need of Vitamin K 47% more than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut contains less Saturated Fat.

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +174.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1140%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Manganese +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +1016.7%
Equal in Sodium - 726
Equal in Copper - 0.104
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 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Potassium +44.1%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +174.1%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1140%
Contains more Zinc +157.9%
Contains more Manganese +225.2%
Contains more Selenium +1016.7%
Equal in Sodium - 726
Equal in Copper - 0.104

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1881%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.4%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.1%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +2064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1881%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1972.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2943.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +348.4%
Contains more Folate +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +433.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2846.5%
Contains more Protein +629.7%
Contains more Fats +18778.6%
Contains more Carbs +1332.2%
Contains more Other +15.8%
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Water +2846.5%
Contains more Protein +629.7%
Contains more Fats +18778.6%
Contains more Carbs +1332.2%
Contains more Other +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19507.5%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50307.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19507.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +235.7%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +235.7%
Contains more Fructose +625%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 59g Cracker
Protein 0.91g 6.64g Cracker
Fats 0.14g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 4.28g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 19kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.04g 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 1.78g 8.18g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 2.3g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 1.47mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Cracker
Phosphorus 20mg 248mg Cracker
Potassium 170mg 118mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 661mg 726mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 0.19mg 0.49mg Cracker
Copper 0.096mg 0.104mg Cracker
Manganese 0.151mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 0.6µg 6.7µg Cracker
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.416mg Cracker
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.456mg Cracker
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 4.352mg Cracker
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.417mg Cracker
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.063mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 92µg Cracker
Vitamin K 13µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.084mg Cracker
Threonine 0.025mg 0.193mg Cracker
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.246mg Cracker
Leucine 0.029mg 0.471mg Cracker
Lysine 0.031mg 0.103mg Cracker
Methionine 0.009mg 0.112mg Cracker
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.331mg Cracker
Valine 0.03mg 0.294mg Cracker
Histidine 0.016mg 0.145mg Cracker
Trans Fat 0g 1.076g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 5.562g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.528g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cracker
Cracker is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cracker
Cracker 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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.