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Sauerkraut vs. Provolone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Sauerkraut and Provolone

  • Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C, yet Provolone is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Provolone is 85% higher.
  • Sauerkraut contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Cheese, provolone.

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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 Iron +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Copper +269.2%
Contains more Manganese +1410%
Contains more Calcium +2420%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2380%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%
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 227% 20% 20% 213% 13% 115% 89% 9% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +182.7%
Contains more Potassium +23.2%
Contains less Sodium -24.5%
Contains more Copper +269.2%
Contains more Manganese +1410%
Contains more Calcium +2420%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2380%
Contains more Zinc +1600%
Contains more Selenium +2316.7%

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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +4788.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.019
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.156
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 53% 5% 15% 0% 5% 75% 3% 29% 17% 8% 183% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.1%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin K +490.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +4788.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1359.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.019
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.156

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Water +125.9%
Contains more Protein +2711%
Contains more Fats +18914.3%
Contains more Other +119.1%
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more Carbs +100%
Contains more Water +125.9%
Contains more Protein +2711%
Contains more Fats +18914.3%
Contains more Other +119.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56769.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1047.8%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 17.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.769 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56769.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1047.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Provolone Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 2.14g Provolone
Protein 0.91g 25.58g Provolone
Fats 0.14g 26.62g Provolone
Carbs 4.28g 2.14g Sauerkraut
Calories 19kcal 351kcal Provolone
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g 0.56g Provolone
Fiber 2.9g 0g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 756mg Provolone
Iron 1.47mg 0.52mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Provolone
Phosphorus 20mg 496mg Provolone
Potassium 170mg 138mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 661mg 876mg Sauerkraut
Zinc 0.19mg 3.23mg Provolone
Copper 0.096mg 0.026mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.01mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.6µg 14.5µg Provolone
Vitamin A 18IU 880IU Provolone
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 236µg Provolone
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.23mg Provolone
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Provolone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Provolone
Vitamin C 14.7mg 0mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.019mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.321mg Provolone
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.156mg Provolone
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.476mg Provolone
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.073mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 10µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.46µg Provolone
Vitamin K 13µg 2.2µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.345mg Provolone
Threonine 0.025mg 0.982mg Provolone
Isoleucine 0.021mg 1.091mg Provolone
Leucine 0.029mg 2.297mg Provolone
Lysine 0.031mg 2.646mg Provolone
Methionine 0.009mg 0.686mg Provolone
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 1.287mg Provolone
Valine 0.03mg 1.64mg Provolone
Histidine 0.016mg 1.115mg Provolone
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 17.078g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 7.393g Provolone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.769g Provolone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sauerkraut Provolone
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Sauerkraut
33%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut contains less Sodium (difference - 215mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 17.044g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Provolone
Provolone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/nutrients

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

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