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Sauerkraut vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Sauerkraut and Zucchini?

  • Sauerkraut is richer in Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin K, while Zucchini is higher in Vitamin B2.
  • Sauerkraut's daily need coverage for Sodium is 28% higher.
  • Zucchini has 4 times less Iron than Sauerkraut. Sauerkraut has 1.47mg of Iron, while Zucchini has 0.37mg.
  • Zucchini is lower in Sodium.

We used Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +87.5%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%
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 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +87.5%
Contains more Iron +297.3%
Contains more Copper +81.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +90%
Contains more Potassium +53.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +17.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Equal in Folate - 24
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 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1011.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +215.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.4%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Contains more Other +277.2%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Equal in Water - 94.79
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Carbs +37.6%
Contains more Other +277.2%
Contains more Protein +33%
Contains more Fats +128.6%
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +35.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +664.3%
Contains more Fructose +3350%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +664.3%
Contains more Fructose +3350%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sauerkraut Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 1.38g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 0.91g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.14g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 4.28g 3.11g Sauerkraut
Calories 19kcal 17kcal Sauerkraut
Fructose 0.04g 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 1.78g 2.5g Sauerkraut
Fiber 2.9g 1g Sauerkraut
Calcium 30mg 16mg Sauerkraut
Iron 1.47mg 0.37mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 13mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 20mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 170mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 661mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.19mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.096mg 0.053mg Sauerkraut
Manganese 0.151mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin A 18IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.12mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 14.7mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.021mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.143mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin K 13µg 4.3µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.008mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.025mg 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.021mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.029mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.031mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.009mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.023mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.03mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.016mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.084g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.011g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sauerkraut Zucchini
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%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Sauerkraut
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 653mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
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.

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.