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Sauerkraut vs. Onion rings — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sauerkraut and Onion rings

  • Sauerkraut is higher in Vitamin C, yet Onion rings is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Onion rings covers your daily Vitamin K needs 18% more than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Onion rings. While Sauerkraut contains 14.7mg of Vitamin C, Onion rings contains only 1.6mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Onion rings is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Onion rings, breaded, par fried, frozen, prepared, heated in oven.

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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 12% 9.3% 11% 47% 24% 11% 30% 48% 45% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38.2%
Contains more IronIron +17.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +30.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +121.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +833.3%
~equal in Calcium ~31mg

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% 1.1% 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 5.3% 0% 9.2% 0% 46% 27% 25% 18% 27% 0% 85% 25% 5.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +818.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +781%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +843.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +162.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.117mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~10.7mg

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
4% 14% 34% 46%
Protein: 4.14 g
Fats: 14.3 g
Carbs: 33.79 g
Water: 46.37 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +99.5%
Contains more OtherOther +53.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.9%
Contains more FatsFats +10114.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +689.5%

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
17% 23% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.137 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.633 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +22976.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11292.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
83% 6% 4% 4% 2%
Starch: 25.58 g
Sucrose: 1.76 g
Glucose: 1.31 g
Fructose: 1.26 g
Lactose: 0.11 g
Maltose: 0.66 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +835.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +3050%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Onion rings Opinion
Calories 19kcal 276kcal Onion rings
Protein 0.91g 4.14g Onion rings
Fats 0.14g 14.3g Onion rings
Vitamin C 14.7mg 1.6mg Sauerkraut
Net carbs 1.38g 31.59g Onion rings
Carbs 4.28g 33.79g Onion rings
Magnesium 13mg 17mg Onion rings
Calcium 30mg 31mg Onion rings
Potassium 170mg 123mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 1.25mg Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g 5.1g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 2.2g Sauerkraut
Copper 0.096mg 0.073mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 0.19mg 0.42mg Onion rings
Starch 25.58g Onion rings
Phosphorus 20mg 71mg Onion rings
Sodium 661mg 370mg Onion rings
Vitamin A 18IU 0IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.46mg Onion rings
Manganese 0.151mg 0.348mg Onion rings
Selenium 0.6µg 5.6µg Onion rings
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.185mg Onion rings
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.116mg Onion rings
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.349mg Onion rings
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.294mg Onion rings
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.117mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg 34.1µg Onion rings
Folate 24µg 33µg Onion rings
Trans Fat 0g 0.053g Sauerkraut
Choline 10.4mg 10.7mg Onion rings
Saturated Fat 0.034g 2.137g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 3g Onion rings
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 7.633g Onion rings
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.07mg Onion rings
Threonine 0.025mg 0.15mg Onion rings
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.214mg Onion rings
Leucine 0.029mg 0.35mg Onion rings
Lysine 0.031mg 0.151mg Onion rings
Methionine 0.009mg 0.081mg Onion rings
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.243mg Onion rings
Valine 0.03mg 0.216mg Onion rings
Histidine 0.016mg 0.109mg Onion rings
Fructose 0.04g 1.26g Onion rings
Omega-3 - ALA 0.789g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.047g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Onion rings
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.346g Onion rings

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Onion rings
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
12%
Sauerkraut
21%
Onion rings
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
27%
Onion rings

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.103g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Onion rings
Onion rings contains less Sodium (difference - 291mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Onion rings
Onion rings is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Onion rings
Onion rings is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion rings
Onion rings is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Onion rings - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170415/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.