Sauerkraut and their nutritional profiles.

Women‍‍`s Corner
September 15, 2022

Like kimchi, sauerkraut isn’t a real vegetable as such. However, it is a fermented vegetable from Germany that is popular throughout the world. Like all fermented foods, it contains a range of beneficial bacterias that can benefit health. The primary bacteria in sauerkraut is called lactobacillus.

Research over 15 separate trials demonstrates that this probiotic may improve the lipid (cholesterol) profile. Saurkraut’s nutritional profile is similar to cabbage, but the nutrients will be more bioavailable due to the fermentation process.

Note: the nutrient amounts seem lower, as the nutrient database lists 100g sauerkraut as “solids and liquid”;

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Calories: 22 kcal

Carbohydrate: 4.3 g

Fiber: 2.5 g

Sugar: 1.8g

Fat: 0.1 g

Protein: 0.9 g

Vitamin C: 24% RDA

Vitamin K1: 16% RDA

Manganese: 8% RDA

Iron: 8% RDA