Sauerkraut vs. Jícama raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between sauerkraut and jícama raw
- Sauerkraut has more iron, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and copper; however, jícama raw has more fiber and vitamin C.
- Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for sodium is 29% more.
- Sauerkraut has 43 times more vitamin K than jícama raw. Sauerkraut has 13µg of vitamin K, while jícama raw has 0.3µg.
- Jícama raw is lower in sodium.
- Sauerkraut has a higher glycemic index than jícama raw.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Yambean (jicama), 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 CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +151.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4233.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +228.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +39.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +30.8% |
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:
0.72 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
8.82 g
Water:
90.07 g
Other:
0.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +26.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +616.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.1% |
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Water
~90.07g
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
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +160% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 661mg | 4mg | 29% |
| Vitamin K | 13µg | 0.3µg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.6mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 4.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.042mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 20.2mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.06mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 4.28g | 8.82g | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.46mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 13.6mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.029mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 38kcal | 1% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 150mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.91g | 0.72g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.14g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.38g | 3.92g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.78g | 1.8g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 20mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.034g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.013g | 0.005g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama raw contains less Sodium (difference - 657mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Jícama raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jícama raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.