Sauerkraut vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Sauerkraut and Potato
- Sauerkraut has more Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Sauerkraut covers your daily need of Sodium 28% more than Potato.
- Sauerkraut has 7 times more Vitamin K than Potato. While Sauerkraut has 13µg of Vitamin K, Potato has only 2µg.
- Potato has less Sodium.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +36.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +115.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +214.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +89.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +204.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +886% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +304.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +16.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +42.3% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.91 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
4.28 g
Water:
92.52 g
Other:
2.15 g
Protein:
2.5 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.15 g
Water:
74.89 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +174.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +394.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.067 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +333.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.034g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.14 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
17.27 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.44 g
Fructose:
0.34 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +214.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +750% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 93kcal |
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| Protein | 0.91g | 2.5g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.38g | 18.95g |
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| Carbs | 4.28g | 21.15g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 28mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 535mg |
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| Iron | 1.47mg | 1.08mg |
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| Sugar | 1.78g | 1.18g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.2g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.118mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.36mg |
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| Starch | 17.27g |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 70mg |
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| Sodium | 661mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.219mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 1.41mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.376mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.311mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 14.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.034g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.025mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.081mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.08mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.119mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.13mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.038mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.099mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.042mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.34g |
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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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 651mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.034 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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