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Sauerkraut vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sauerkraut and pizza different?

  • Sauerkraut has more vitamin C; however, pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, folate, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Pizza covers your daily need for selenium, 35% more than sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut has 11 times more vitamin C than pizza. Sauerkraut has 14.7mg of vitamin C, while pizza has 1.4mg.
  • Sauerkraut contains less saturated fat.
  • Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of sauerkraut is 32.

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +84.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +526.7%
Contains more IronIron +68.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +605.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +980%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +138.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3216.7%
~equal in Potassium ~172mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg
~equal in Sodium ~598mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +950%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +94%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +786.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2574.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +57.7%
~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +114.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1151.6%
Contains more FatsFats +6821.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +678.7%
Contains more OtherOther +12.6%

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
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19961.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2409%

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
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88% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 26.95 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 1 g
Lactose: 0.42 g
Maltose: 1.05 g
Galactose: 0.13 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +457.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +2400%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Pizza DV% diff.
Selenium 0.6µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.39mg 31%
Phosphorus 20mg 216mg 28%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 3.825mg 23%
Protein 0.91g 11.39g 21%
Saturated fat 0.034g 4.465g 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Folate 24µg 93µg 17%
Calcium 30mg 188mg 16%
Fats 0.14g 9.69g 15%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 1.4mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.195mg 13%
Iron 1.47mg 2.48mg 13%
Calories 19kcal 266kcal 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 1.681g 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Zinc 0.19mg 1.34mg 10%
Carbs 4.28g 33.33g 10%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.36mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 69µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 2.608g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.83mg 5%
Vitamin K 13µg 6.7µg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg 4%
Magnesium 13mg 24mg 3%
Sodium 661mg 598mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 2%
Fiber 2.9g 2.3g 2%
Fructose 0.04g 1g 1%
Copper 0.096mg 0.105mg 1%
Choline 10.4mg 16.4mg 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 31.03g N/A
Potassium 170mg 172mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0%
Threonine 0.025mg 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.431g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pizza
Pizza contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza
Pizza 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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/nutrients

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

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