Classic sauerkraut

Packaged product Meals and Dishes Kühne

Classic sauerkraut contains 38 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 cup, 130 g (130 g) provides about 49 kcal.

Roughly 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in meals and dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 26 kcal per 100 g across 206 products.

100 g provides 82% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 35% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Classic sauerkraut by Kühne, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
38kcal per 100 g
1.5 gprotein
8.5 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
49kcal in serving, 1/2 cup, 130 g (130 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 38 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 508 mg 22%
Total carbohydrates L 8.5 g 3%
Dietary fiber L 2.3 g 8%
Total sugars L 3.1 g
Added sugars L 2.4 g 5%
Protein L 1.5 g 3%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 73.8 mg82%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Vitamin E L 0.038 mg0.3%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.038 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.005 mg0.4%
Niacin (B3) L 0.19 mg1%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.17 mg3%
Vitamin B6 L 0.16 mg10%
Folate (B9) L 66.8 µg17%
Vitamin B12 L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 62 mg5%
Iron L 0.28 mg2%
Magnesium L 10.6 mg3%
Phosphorus L 32.1 mg3%
Potassium L 231 mg5%
Zinc L 0.16 mg1%
Copper L 0.02 mg2%
Manganese L 0.1 mg4%
Selenium L 19.3 µg35%
Iodine L 9.6 µg6%

% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.

Nutritional breakdown

Protein: 15%Carbohydrates: 85%38kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 15%
  • Carbohydrates 85%

Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).

Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g

Vitamin C82%Selenium35%Folate (B9)17%Vitamin B610%Iodine6%Potassium5%Calcium5%Manganese4%Pantothenic acid (B5)3%Thiamin (B1)3%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein1.5 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.3 g)
  • Fiber2.3 gbelow the median for meals and dishes (median 2.6 g)
  • Sugars3.1 gin the top quarter of meals and dishes (median 1.3 g)
  • Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 0.3 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of meals and dishes (median 0.1 g)
  • Sodium508 mgabove the median for meals and dishes (median 480 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal4.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water86.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.87 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L2.4 µg
Other components (3)
Water L86.5 g
Alcohol L0 g
Vitamin A, IU L0 IU

Values by source

More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 38 kcal38 kcal
Protein 1.5 g1.5 g
Carbohydrates 8.5 g8.5 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 2.3 g2.3 g
Sugars 3.1 g3.1 g
Sodium 508 mg508 mg

Product details

Brand
Kühne
Barcode
0039045504013
Label serving
1/2 cup (130 g)
Category
Sauerkrauts
Nutri-Score
B as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Sauerkraut 96% (white cabbage, salt), sugar, modified starch, seasoning, spice extracts, antioxidant ascorbic acid.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: SugarSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2406939. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 27, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0039045504013. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 18, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic sauerkraut?

100 g of Classic sauerkraut has 38 kcal. Serving, 1/2 cup, 130 g (130 g): about 49 kcal.

How much protein is in Classic sauerkraut?

Classic sauerkraut contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1/2 cup, 130 g (130 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals and dishes, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.3 g).

How many carbs are in Classic sauerkraut?

Classic sauerkraut has 8.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Classic sauerkraut?

Classic sauerkraut contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Classic sauerkraut contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (82% DV), selenium (35% DV) and Folate (B9) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Classic sauerkraut?

100 g contains 508 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated March 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.