Sauerkraut vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Sauerkraut and Russet potato
- Sauerkraut is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C, yet Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
- Sauerkraut covers your daily Sodium needs 28% more than Russet potato.
- Sauerkraut contains 7 times more Vitamin K than Russet potato. While Sauerkraut contains 13µg of Vitamin K, Russet potato contains only 2µg.
- The amount of Sodium in Russet potato is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.
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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 | +66.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +37.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +20% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +130.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +255% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +51% |
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 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +219% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +842.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +308.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +44.2% |
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:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +400.9% |
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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
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.054 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +333.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.1% |
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Saturated Fat
~0.032g
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:
17.45 g
Sucrose:
0.39 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +164.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +700% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 0.91g | 2.63g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 8.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.38g | 19.14g |
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| Carbs | 4.28g | 21.44g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 30mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 18mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 550mg |
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| Iron | 1.47mg | 1.07mg |
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| Sugar | 1.78g | 1.08g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 2.3g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.107mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.35mg |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 71mg |
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| Sodium | 661mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.228mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 1.348mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.38mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.354mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 26µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 15mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.054g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.086mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.085mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.125mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.137mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.041mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.104mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.131mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.044mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.32g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet 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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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