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Sauerkraut vs. Pilaf — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between sauerkraut and pilaf

  • Sauerkraut contains less selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and iron than pilaf.
  • Pilaf's daily need coverage for selenium is 58% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in sauerkraut is lower.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32, while the glycemic index of pilaf is 60.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared.

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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%
Pilaf
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.6%
Contains more IronIron +66%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +431.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +670%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +484.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5300%

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%
Pilaf
9
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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +250%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2771.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4184.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +783.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Pilaf
4
10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +1050.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1045.1%
Contains more FatsFats +878.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1682.9%
Contains more OtherOther +79.5%

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
Pilaf
2
29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2769.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +462.7%

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
Pilaf
3
98%
Starch: 71.23 g
Sucrose: 0.3 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.13 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +40%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Pilaf
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Pilaf DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 32.4µg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.603mg 49%
Folate 24µg 212µg 47%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 6.127mg 37%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.882mg 32%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Sodium 661mg 1303mg 28%
Carbs 4.28g 76.31g 24%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.4mg 21%
Protein 0.91g 10.42g 19%
Phosphorus 20mg 154mg 19%
Calories 19kcal 359kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.715mg 12%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 4.1mg 12%
Iron 1.47mg 2.44mg 12%
Vitamin K 13µg 0.5µg 10%
Copper 0.096mg 0.166mg 8%
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g 7%
Zinc 0.19mg 1.01mg 7%
Calcium 30mg 83mg 5%
Magnesium 13mg 32mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.087mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.377g 2%
Fats 0.14g 1.37g 2%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.307g 1%
Potassium 170mg 188mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg 1%
Choline 10.4mg 17.5mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.04mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.373g 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 75.11g N/A
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g 1.53g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.15mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Pilaf
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
47%
Pilaf
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
77%
Pilaf

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 642mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pilaf
Pilaf is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/nutrients

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

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