Sauerkraut vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between sauerkraut and ice cream
- Sauerkraut is richer in iron, vitamin C, and vitamin K, yet ice cream is richer in vitamin B2, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for ice cream is 34% higher.
- Sauerkraut contains 43 times more vitamin K than ice cream. Sauerkraut contains 13µg of vitamin K, while ice cream contains 0.3µg.
- Ice cream contains less sodium.
- Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index than ice cream.
Food types used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids, and liquids and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 | +1533.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +317.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1787.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +326.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +263.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +425% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +2350% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +170.8% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4233.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11700% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +114.3% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +95.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +990.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +524.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +150% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Saturated fat | 0.034g | 6.79g | 31% |
Sodium | 661mg | 80mg | 25% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.24mg | 17% |
Fats | 0.14g | 11g | 17% |
Iron | 1.47mg | 0.09mg | 17% |
Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 0.6mg | 16% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 118µg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 20mg | 105mg | 12% |
Vitamin K | 13µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
Calcium | 30mg | 128mg | 10% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.581mg | 10% |
Calories | 19kcal | 207kcal | 9% |
Fiber | 2.9g | 0.7g | 9% |
Copper | 0.096mg | 0.023mg | 8% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 2.969g | 7% |
Carbs | 4.28g | 23.6g | 6% |
Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.008mg | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.048mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.69mg | 5% |
Protein | 0.91g | 3.5g | 5% |
Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
Choline | 10.4mg | 26mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.452g | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Potassium | 170mg | 199mg | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
Net carbs | 1.38g | 22.9g | N/A |
Magnesium | 13mg | 14mg | 0% |
Sugar | 1.78g | 21.22g | N/A |
Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.03mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.04g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
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:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater | +51.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +138.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +284.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +7757.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +451.4% |
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
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22738.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +574.6% |