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Sauerkraut vs. Mashed potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sauerkraut and Mashed potato different?

  • Sauerkraut has more Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin K, however, Mashed potato is richer in Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Sauerkraut covers your daily need of Vitamin C 16% more than Mashed potato.
  • Sauerkraut has 5 times more Iron than Mashed potato. Sauerkraut has 1.47mg of Iron, while Mashed potato has 0.31mg.
  • Mashed potato contains less Sodium.

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Fast foods, potato, mashed 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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +374.2%
Contains more Copper +174.3%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
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 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +374.2%
Contains more Copper +174.3%
Contains more Manganese +54.1%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +195%
Contains more Potassium +68.2%
Contains less Sodium -53.7%
Contains more Zinc +15.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12
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 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +120.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +927.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +655.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +1914.3%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
Contains more Water +16.2%
Contains more Other +70.6%
Contains more Protein +81.3%
Contains more Fats +1914.3%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1903%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5438.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1903%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +400%
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
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +42.9%
Contains more Fructose +400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Mashed potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 13.35g Mashed potato
Protein 0.91g 1.65g Mashed potato
Fats 0.14g 2.82g Mashed potato
Carbs 4.28g 14.65g Mashed potato
Calories 19kcal 89kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.04g 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 1.78g 0.5g Mashed potato
Fiber 2.9g 1.3g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 18mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 0.31mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Mashed potato
Phosphorus 20mg 59mg Mashed potato
Potassium 170mg 286mg Mashed potato
Sodium 661mg 306mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.19mg 0.22mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.035mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.098mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.6µg 0.8µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 18IU 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.42mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.015mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.015mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.08mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.12mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 9µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 13µg 5.9µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Isoleucine 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Sauerkraut
Valine 0.03mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg Sauerkraut
Trans Fat 0g 0.105g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.577g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.72g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 1.342g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Mashed potato
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
9%
Mashed potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
15%
Mashed potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.543g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato 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 minerals?
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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.
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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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