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Sauerkraut vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Sauerkraut and Potato

  • Sauerkraut has more Vitamin K, and Iron, while Potato has more Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% higher.
  • Potato contains 7 times less Vitamin K than Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut contains 13µg of Vitamin K, while Potato contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Potatoes, flesh and skin, 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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
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 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +81.5%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +185%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.9%
Contains more Copper +14.6%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +642%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%
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 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1300%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +34%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +642%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +129.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +92%
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Carbs +308.6%
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +55.6%
Contains more Water +16.7%
Contains more Other +92%
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Carbs +308.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +121.4%
Contains more Fructose +550%
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
95% 2%
Starch: 15.29 g
Sucrose: 0.17 g
Glucose: 0.31 g
Fructose: 0.26 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +121.4%
Contains more Fructose +550%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sauerkraut Potato
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.91g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.14g 0.09g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.28g 17.49g Potato
Calories 19kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.04g 0.26g Potato
Sugar 1.78g 0.82g Potato
Fiber 2.9g 2.1g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 12mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 0.81mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 23mg Potato
Phosphorus 20mg 57mg Potato
Potassium 170mg 425mg Potato
Sodium 661mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 0.19mg 0.3mg Potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.11mg Potato
Manganese 0.151mg 0.2mg Potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.4µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 2IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.01mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.032mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 24µg 15µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg 2µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.025mg 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.029mg 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.031mg 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.009mg 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.03mg 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.016mg 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.002g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.042g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 655mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
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 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.