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Sauerkraut vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Sauerkraut and Red potato?

  • Sauerkraut is higher in Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Red potato is richer in Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% more.
  • Red potato contains 5 times less Vitamin K than Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut contains 13µg of Vitamin K, while Red potato contains 2.8µg.
  • Red potato has less Sodium.

We used Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked types 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.
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +220.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +110.5%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.6%
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 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 0%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +110%
Contains more Magnesium +115.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +260%
Contains more Potassium +220.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.2%
Contains more Zinc +110.5%
Contains more Copper +81.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.6%

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 A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
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% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1015.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.1%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Carbs +357.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.15
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Water +20.7%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Contains more Protein +152.7%
Contains more Carbs +357.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +55.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +292.9%
Contains more Fructose +1000%
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
91% 3% 3% 3%
Starch: 15.15 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 0.55 g
Fructose: 0.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +292.9%
Contains more Fructose +1000%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sauerkraut Red 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 Red potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 17.79g Red potato
Protein 0.91g 2.3g Red potato
Fats 0.14g 0.15g Red potato
Carbs 4.28g 19.59g Red potato
Calories 19kcal 89kcal Red potato
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.04g 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.78g 1.43g Red potato
Fiber 2.9g 1.8g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 9mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 0.7mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 28mg Red potato
Phosphorus 20mg 72mg Red potato
Potassium 170mg 545mg Red potato
Sodium 661mg 12mg Red potato
Zinc 0.19mg 0.4mg Red potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.174mg Red potato
Manganese 0.151mg 0.173mg Red potato
Selenium 0.6µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 10IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.08mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 12.6mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.072mg Red potato
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.05mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.595mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.341mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.212mg Red potato
Folate 24µg 27µg Red potato
Vitamin K 13µg 2.8µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.023mg Red potato
Threonine 0.025mg 0.075mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.074mg Red potato
Leucine 0.029mg 0.109mg Red potato
Lysine 0.031mg 0.12mg Red potato
Methionine 0.009mg 0.035mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.091mg Red potato
Valine 0.03mg 0.115mg Red potato
Histidine 0.016mg 0.039mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.026g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.002g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.043g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Red potato
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
17%
Red potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
22%
Red potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 649mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.