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Sauerkraut vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sauerkraut and Tomato different?

  • Tomato contains less Iron, and Fiber than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut covers your daily need of Sodium 29% more than Tomato.
  • Sauerkraut has 5 times more Iron than Tomato. Sauerkraut has 1.47mg of Iron, while Tomato has 0.27mg.
  • Tomato contains less Sodium.

Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average types were used 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 +200%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
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% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +444.4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +11.8%
Contains more Copper +62.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +20%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%

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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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13.7
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.089
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62.5%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin K +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4527.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315.4%
Equal in Vitamin C - 13.7
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.089

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +321.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Carbs - 3.89
Equal in Water - 94.52
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Other +321.6%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.88
Equal in Carbs - 3.89
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -17.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +138.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +792.9%
Contains more Fructose +3325%
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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +792.9%
Contains more Fructose +3325%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 0.91g 0.88g Sauerkraut
Fats 0.14g 0.2g Tomato
Carbs 4.28g 3.89g Sauerkraut
Calories 19kcal 18kcal Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 1.78g 2.63g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 1.2g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 10mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 0.27mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 11mg Sauerkraut
Phosphorus 20mg 24mg Tomato
Potassium 170mg 237mg Tomato
Sodium 661mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.19mg 0.17mg Sauerkraut
Copper 0.096mg 0.059mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.114mg Sauerkraut
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 14.7mg 13.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.037mg Tomato
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.019mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.089mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.08mg Sauerkraut
Folate 24µg 15µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13µg 7.9µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.006mg Sauerkraut
Threonine 0.025mg 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.018mg Sauerkraut
Leucine 0.029mg 0.025mg Sauerkraut
Lysine 0.031mg 0.027mg Sauerkraut
Methionine 0.009mg 0.006mg Sauerkraut
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.03mg 0.018mg Sauerkraut
Histidine 0.016mg 0.014mg Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.031g Tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 656mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.