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Turmeric vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Turmeric and Sauerkraut

  • Sauerkraut has less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin E .
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 854% more.
  • Turmeric has 37 times more Iron than Sauerkraut. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Sauerkraut has 1.47mg.
  • Turmeric is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Spices, turmeric, ground 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 Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +3641.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1395%
Contains more Potassium +1123.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +2268.4%
Contains more Copper +1254.2%
Contains more Manganese +13012.6%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +460%
Contains more Iron +3641.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1500%
Contains more Phosphorus +1395%
Contains more Potassium +1123.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +2268.4%
Contains more Copper +1254.2%
Contains more Manganese +13012.6%
Contains more Selenium +933.3%

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 +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +844.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 E +3064.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +176.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +581.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +844.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +482.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.5%
Contains more Folate +20%
Equal in Vitamin K - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +963.7%
Contains more Fats +2221.4%
Contains more Carbs +1468.7%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Contains more Water +620%
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +963.7%
Contains more Fats +2221.4%
Contains more Carbs +1468.7%
Contains more Other +229.3%
Contains more Water +620%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3353.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1028.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 g
30% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.067 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3353.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1028.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +171.4%
Contains more Fructose +1025%
74% 12% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.38 g
Glucose: 0.38 g
Fructose: 0.45 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +171.4%
Contains more Fructose +1025%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 1.38g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 0.91g Turmeric
Fats 3.25g 0.14g Turmeric
Carbs 67.14g 4.28g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 19kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g 0.04g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g 1.78g Sauerkraut
Fiber 22.7g 2.9g Turmeric
Calcium 168mg 30mg Turmeric
Iron 55mg 1.47mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 13mg Turmeric
Phosphorus 299mg 20mg Turmeric
Potassium 2080mg 170mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 661mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 0.19mg Turmeric
Copper 1.3mg 0.096mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 0.151mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 0.6µg Turmeric
Vitamin A 0IU 18IU Sauerkraut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin E 4.43mg 0.14mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 14.7mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.021mg Turmeric
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.022mg Turmeric
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 0.143mg Turmeric
Vitamin B5 0.542mg 0.093mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 0.13mg Sauerkraut
Folate 20µg 24µg Sauerkraut
Vitamin K 13.4µg 13µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.008mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg 0.025mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg 0.021mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg 0.029mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg 0.031mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg 0.009mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg 0.023mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg 0.03mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg 0.016mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Sauerkraut
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.034g Sauerkraut
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 0.013g Turmeric
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 0.067g Turmeric
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 634mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric
Turmeric is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.

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