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Spaghetti vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Spaghetti and Sauerkraut

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Sauerkraut is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin B6.
  • Spaghetti covers your daily Selenium needs 47% more than Sauerkraut.
  • Sauerkraut has 3 times less Phosphorus than Spaghetti. Spaghetti has 58mg of Phosphorus, while Sauerkraut has 20mg.
  • Spaghetti contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +190%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +168.4%
Contains more Manganese +113.2%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +194%
Contains more Potassium +286.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.096
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +190%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +168.4%
Contains more Manganese +113.2%
Contains more Selenium +4300%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +194%
Contains more Potassium +286.4%
Equal in Copper - 0.096

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 B3 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.3%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +165.3%
Contains more Folate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.021
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.022

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +537.4%
Contains more Fats +564.3%
Contains more Carbs +621%
Contains more Water +48.9%
Contains more Other +667.9%
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Protein +537.4%
Contains more Fats +564.3%
Contains more Carbs +621%
Contains more Water +48.9%
Contains more Other +667.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +907.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +907.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +33.3%
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +250%
Contains more Fructose +33.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 1.38g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 0.91g Spaghetti
Fats 0.93g 0.14g Spaghetti
Carbs 30.86g 4.28g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 19kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 0.56g 1.78g Spaghetti
Fiber 1.8g 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 7mg 30mg Sauerkraut
Iron 0.5mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Spaghetti
Phosphorus 58mg 20mg Spaghetti
Potassium 44mg 170mg Sauerkraut
Sodium 1mg 661mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 0.19mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.1mg 0.096mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.322mg 0.151mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 0.6µg Spaghetti
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 0mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.021mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.022mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.143mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 0.093mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 7µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 0µg 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.008mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg 0.025mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.021mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg 0.029mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg 0.031mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg 0.009mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.023mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg 0.03mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg 0.016mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 0.013g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.067g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti Sauerkraut
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
3%
Spaghetti
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 660mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.142g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.