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Sauerkraut vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between sauerkraut and pork Meat

  • The amount of vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc in pork Meat is higher than in sauerkraut.
  • Pork Meat covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 77% more than sauerkraut.
  • Pork Meat has 12 times less sodium than sauerkraut. Sauerkraut has 661mg of sodium, while pork Meat has 57mg.
  • Sauerkraut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32, while the glycemic index of pork Meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more IronIron +27.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1061.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +123.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1173.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1235%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6266.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 0.33% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4423.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1659.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5097.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +468.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +754.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more OtherOther +147.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2775.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2407.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10161.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +655.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.95mg 77%
Selenium 0.6µg 38.2µg 68%
Protein 0.91g 26.17g 51%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.739mg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 7.432mg 46%
Phosphorus 20mg 267mg 35%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.387mg 28%
Sodium 661mg 57mg 26%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Zinc 0.19mg 2.42mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 1.012mg 18%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg 16%
Choline 10.4mg 88.9mg 14%
Fiber 2.9g 0g 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 0µg 11%
Potassium 170mg 421mg 7%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.013mg 6%
Folate 24µg 0µg 6%
Calories 19kcal 143kcal 6%
Fats 0.14g 3.51g 5%
Saturated fat 0.034g 1.198g 5%
Iron 1.47mg 1.15mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 29mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 1.334g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.506g 3%
Copper 0.096mg 0.111mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Carbs 4.28g 0g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 1.13mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Sauerkraut
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.164g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat contains less Sodium (difference - 604mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.