Sauerkraut vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Sauerkraut and Sweet potato?
- Sauerkraut is higher in Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Sweet potato is richer in Vitamin A, Vitamin B5, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Copper.
- Sweet potato's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 107% more.
- Sweet potato contains 18 times less Sodium than Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut contains 661mg of Sodium, while Sweet potato contains 36mg.
We used Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 IronIron | +113% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +179.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +68.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +170% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +229.1% |
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 KVitamin K | +465.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +106666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +407.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +409.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +381.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +939.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +850.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +120.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +383.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.15g
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
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -34.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +550% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +37.3% |
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:
7.05 g
Sucrose:
2.28 g
Glucose:
0.57 g
Fructose:
0.5 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
3.12 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +307.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1150% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 19kcal | 90kcal |
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| Protein | 0.91g | 2.01g |
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| Fats | 0.14g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 14.7mg | 19.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.38g | 17.41g |
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| Carbs | 4.28g | 20.71g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 30mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 170mg | 475mg |
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| Iron | 1.47mg | 0.69mg |
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| Sugar | 1.78g | 6.48g |
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| Fiber | 2.9g | 3.3g |
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| Copper | 0.096mg | 0.161mg |
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| Zinc | 0.19mg | 0.32mg |
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| Starch | 7.05g |
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| Phosphorus | 20mg | 54mg |
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| Sodium | 661mg | 36mg |
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| Vitamin A | 18IU | 19218IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 961µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.14mg | 0.71mg |
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| Manganese | 0.151mg | 0.497mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.021mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.106mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.143mg | 1.487mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.093mg | 0.884mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.13mg | 0.286mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13µg | 2.3µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 10.4mg | 13.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.052g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.013g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.067g | 0.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.008mg | 0.04mg |
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| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0.107mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.07mg |
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| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 0.031mg | 0.084mg |
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| Methionine | 0.009mg | 0.037mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.023mg | 0.114mg |
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| Valine | 0.03mg | 0.11mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.039mg |
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| Fructose | 0.04g | 0.5g |
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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%
111%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 625mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)