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Sauerkraut vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are sauerkraut and pound cake different?

  • Sauerkraut is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K; however, pound cake is richer in vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1,2, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for pound cake is 24% higher.
  • Pound cake has less sodium.
  • Sauerkraut has a lower glycemic index (32) than pound cake (54).

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) are the varieties 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +126.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +733.3%
~equal in Iron ~1.48mg

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%
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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +261.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +664.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +723.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1031.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1029.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +421.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +530.8%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +257.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +449.5%
Contains more FatsFats +9871.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1153.3%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +23130.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5003%

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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +435.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +725%
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 Pound cake
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 vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 3.419g 22%
Saturated fat 0.034g 4.811g 22%
Fats 0.14g 13.96g 21%
Calories 19kcal 353kcal 17%
Phosphorus 20mg 140mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.249mg 17%
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 4.28g 53.64g 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.025mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.173mg 13%
Sodium 661mg 377mg 12%
Choline 10.4mg 65.6mg 10%
Vitamin K 13µg 1.7µg 9%
Fiber 2.9g 0.6g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.615mg 9%
Protein 0.91g 5g 8%
Selenium 0.6µg 5µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.485mg 8%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.036mg 7%
Copper 0.096mg 0.042mg 6%
Folate 24µg 42µg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.65mg 3%
Calcium 30mg 47mg 2%
Zinc 0.19mg 0.43mg 2%
Manganese 0.151mg 0.11mg 2%
Magnesium 13mg 8mg 1%
Potassium 170mg 149mg 1%
Net carbs 1.38g 53.04g N/A
Iron 1.47mg 1.48mg 0%
Sugar 1.78g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.029mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.031mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.009mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.03mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.04g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.58g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 284mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.