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Sauerkraut vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sauerkraut and Hot chocolate

  • Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, and Fiber, yet Hot chocolate is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Sauerkraut is 27% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains 74 times more Vitamin C than Hot chocolate. Sauerkraut contains 14.7mg of Vitamin C, while Hot chocolate contains 0.2mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade.

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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 +250%
Contains more Manganese +1061.5%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +231.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.103
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Manganese +1061.5%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +425%
Contains more Potassium +15.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Zinc +231.6%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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 E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.133
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +7250%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +225%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +6400%
Contains more Vitamin A +877.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +727.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +252.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.133

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +1571.4%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Water +12.2%
Contains more Other +126.3%
Contains more Protein +286.8%
Contains more Fats +1571.4%
Contains more Carbs +150.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5107.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Fructose +300%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Glucose +1300%
Contains more Fructose +300%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 9.74g Hot chocolate
Protein 0.91g 3.52g Hot chocolate
Fats 0.14g 2.34g Hot chocolate
Carbs 4.28g 10.74g Hot chocolate
Calories 19kcal 77kcal Hot chocolate
Fructose 0.04g 0.01g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g 9.66g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 1g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 1.47mg 0.42mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Hot chocolate
Phosphorus 20mg 105mg Hot chocolate
Potassium 170mg 197mg Hot chocolate
Sodium 661mg 44mg Hot chocolate
Zinc 0.19mg 0.63mg Hot chocolate
Copper 0.096mg 0.103mg Hot chocolate
Manganese 0.151mg 0.013mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.6µg 2.7µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin A 18IU 176IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0.2mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.039mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.133mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.328mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.04mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 5µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 13µg 0.2µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.037mg Hot chocolate
Threonine 0.025mg 0.095mg Hot chocolate
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.169mg Hot chocolate
Leucine 0.029mg 0.305mg Hot chocolate
Lysine 0.031mg 0.215mg Hot chocolate
Methionine 0.009mg 0.076mg Hot chocolate
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.15mg Hot chocolate
Valine 0.03mg 0.201mg Hot chocolate
Histidine 0.016mg 0.067mg Hot chocolate
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 1.431g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.677g Hot chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.084g Hot chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sauerkraut Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.88g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.397g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 617mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.