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Sauerkraut vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Sauerkraut and Nopales

  • Sauerkraut has more Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Nopales has more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% more.
  • Sauerkraut has 8 times more Folate than Nopales. Sauerkraut has 24µg of Folate, while Nopales have 3µg.
  • Nopales are lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Nopales, 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 Iron +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +202.6%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
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 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Contains more Iron +149.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Copper +84.6%
Contains more Calcium +446.7%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +51.2%
Contains less Sodium -96.8%
Contains more Zinc +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +202.6%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%
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 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +58.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.7%
Contains more Folate +700%
Contains more Vitamin K +145.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2438.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Equal in Water - 94.12
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Other +88.6%
Contains more Protein +45.1%
Equal in Water - 94.12

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +38.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sauerkraut Nopales
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index 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 Nopales Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 1.13g Sauerkraut
Protein 0.91g 1.32g Nopales
Fats 0.14g 0.09g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.28g 3.33g Sauerkraut
Calories 19kcal 16kcal Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g 1.15g Nopales
Fiber 2.9g 2.2g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 164mg Nopales
Iron 1.47mg 0.59mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 52mg Nopales
Phosphorus 20mg 16mg Sauerkraut
Potassium 170mg 257mg Nopales
Sodium 661mg 21mg Nopales
Zinc 0.19mg 0.25mg Nopales
Copper 0.096mg 0.052mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.457mg Nopales
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Nopales
Vitamin A 18IU 457IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 23µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 9.3mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.012mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.041mg Nopales
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.41mg Nopales
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.167mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.07mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 3µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg 5.3µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.014mg Nopales
Threonine 0.025mg 0.04mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.049mg Nopales
Leucine 0.029mg 0.077mg Nopales
Lysine 0.031mg 0.059mg Nopales
Methionine 0.009mg 0.015mg Nopales
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.049mg Nopales
Valine 0.03mg 0.059mg Nopales
Histidine 0.016mg 0.025mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.016g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.018g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.05g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sauerkraut Nopales
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
10%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 640mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales 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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.