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Seaweed vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Seaweed and Sauerkraut

  • Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, yet Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Seaweed is 44% higher.
  • Seaweed contains 9 times more Magnesium than Sauerkraut. Seaweed contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Sauerkraut contains 13mg.
  • Seaweed contains less Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Seaweed, kelp, raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9% 15% 55% 32% 5.2% 8.6% 86% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +830.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +460%
Contains more IronIron +93.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +110%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +91%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 10% 7% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 1.1% 2.8% 0% 5.3% 5.1% 2.7% 5.6% 30% 0% 33% 18% 5.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +521.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +590.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +407.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +650%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +390%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
4% 93% 2%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 4.28 g
Water: 92.52 g
Other: 2.15 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +84.6%
Contains more FatsFats +300%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.6%
Contains more OtherOther +207.4%
Contains more WaterWater +13.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.067 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +653.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +42.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seaweed Sauerkraut Opinion
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Seaweed
Protein 1.68g 0.91g Seaweed
Fats 0.56g 0.14g Seaweed
Vitamin C 3mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Net carbs 8.27g 1.38g Seaweed
Carbs 9.57g 4.28g Seaweed
Magnesium 121mg 13mg Seaweed
Calcium 168mg 30mg Seaweed
Potassium 89mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Iron 2.85mg 1.47mg Seaweed
Sugar 0.6g 1.78g Seaweed
Fiber 1.3g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Copper 0.13mg 0.096mg Seaweed
Zinc 1.23mg 0.19mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 42mg 20mg Seaweed
Sodium 233mg 661mg Seaweed
Vitamin A 116IU 18IU Seaweed
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.87mg 0.14mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.2mg 0.151mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Seaweed
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg Seaweed
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.022mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.143mg Seaweed
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.093mg Seaweed
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 66µg 13µg Seaweed
Folate 180µg 24µg Seaweed
Choline 12.8mg 10.4mg Seaweed
Saturated Fat 0.247g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.098g 0.013g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.047g 0.067g Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.008mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.055mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.021mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.083mg 0.029mg Seaweed
Lysine 0.082mg 0.031mg Seaweed
Methionine 0.025mg 0.009mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.023mg Seaweed
Valine 0.072mg 0.03mg Seaweed
Histidine 0.024mg 0.016mg Seaweed
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g 0g Seaweed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Seaweed Sauerkraut
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Seaweed
12%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
Seaweed
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seaweed
Seaweed contains less Sodium (difference - 428mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.213g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients
  2. Sauerkraut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169279/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.