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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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +223.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +51%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +255%
Contains more Potassium +223.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.9%
Contains more Zinc +84.2%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.3%
Equal in Folate - 26
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% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +80%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +550%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +842.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.3%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Carbs +400.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +24.3%
Contains more Other +59.3%
Contains more Protein +189%
Contains more Carbs +400.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.032

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +164.3%
Contains more Fructose +700%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +164.3%
Contains more Fructose +700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sauerkraut Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 0.91g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.14g 0.13g Sauerkraut
Carbs 4.28g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 19kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.04g 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.78g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 2.9g 2.3g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 18mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 1.07mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 20mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 170mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 661mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.19mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.096mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.151mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 10IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.07mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 8.3mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 24µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 13µg 2µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.025mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.029mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.031mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.009mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.03mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.016mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.003g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.054g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sauerkraut Russet 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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
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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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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.