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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Sauerkraut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Sauerkraut?

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Calcium than Sauerkraut.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 97% higher.
  • Sauerkraut has 400 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) has 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Sauerkraut has 1µg.
  • Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sodium.

We used Vinespinach, (basella), raw and Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids 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 +263.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +386.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 56% 10% 9% 15% 87% 6% 32% 20% 4%
Contains more Calcium +263.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +160%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains less Sodium -96.4%
Contains more Zinc +126.3%
Contains more Copper +11.5%
Contains more Manganese +386.8%
Contains more Selenium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +22.5%

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 A +44344.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 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 A +44344.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +593.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +249.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.6%
Contains more Folate +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +97.8%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +53.6%
Equal in Water - 92.52
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 +97.8%
Contains more Fats +114.3%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Other +53.6%
Equal in Water - 92.52

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Vine spinach (basella) 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Sauerkraut Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 1.38g Vine spinach (basella)
Protein 1.8g 0.91g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.14g Vine spinach (basella)
Carbs 3.4g 4.28g Sauerkraut
Calories 19kcal 19kcal
Fructose 0.04g Sauerkraut
Sugar 1.78g Vine spinach (basella)
Fiber 2.9g Sauerkraut
Calcium 109mg 30mg Vine spinach (basella)
Iron 1.2mg 1.47mg Sauerkraut
Magnesium 65mg 13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phosphorus 52mg 20mg Vine spinach (basella)
Potassium 510mg 170mg Vine spinach (basella)
Sodium 24mg 661mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 0.19mg Vine spinach (basella)
Copper 0.107mg 0.096mg Vine spinach (basella)
Manganese 0.735mg 0.151mg Vine spinach (basella)
Selenium 0.8µg 0.6µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A 8000IU 18IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 1µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin E 0.14mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin C 102mg 14.7mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.021mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.022mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.143mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.093mg Sauerkraut
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.13mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 24µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin K 13µg Sauerkraut
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.008mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg 0.025mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg 0.021mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg 0.029mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg 0.031mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg 0.009mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.023mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg 0.03mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg 0.016mg Vine spinach (basella)
Saturated Fat 0.034g Vine spinach (basella)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Sauerkraut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.067g Sauerkraut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vine spinach (basella) Sauerkraut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
13%
Sauerkraut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
24%
Sauerkraut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 637mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.