Calories in Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids
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Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids contains 19 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (142 g) provides about 27 kcal.
Roughly 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 11% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 19 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.14 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.034 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 661 mg | 29% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 1.8 g | |
| Protein ? | 0.91 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 1 µg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 14.7 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Vitamin K ? | 13 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.14 mg | 0.9% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.093 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 10.4 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.5 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium ? | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 170 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.096 mg | 11% |
| Manganese ? | 0.15 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Fluoride M | 7 µg |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 78%
- Fat 6%
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
Nutritional insights
- Protein0.91 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.9 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.14 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.034 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium661 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.067 g |
Sugars and starch (2)
| Glucose ? | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Fructose ? | 0.04 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.008 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.025 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.021 g |
| Leucine C | 0.029 g |
| Lysine C | 0.031 g |
| Methionine C | 0.009 g |
| Cystine C | 0.008 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.023 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.014 g |
| Valine C | 0.03 g |
| Arginine C | 0.053 g |
| Histidine C | 0.016 g |
| Alanine C | 0.03 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.087 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.21 g |
| Glycine C | 0.021 g |
| Proline C | 0.034 g |
| Serine C | 0.037 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.034 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.028 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.033 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 8 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 295 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 5 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water ? | 92.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 2.2 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 78 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 18 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 24 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sauerkraut
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauerkraut | 40 | 0.9 g | 4.2 g | 2.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peppers, hot pickled, canned Canned | 22 | 0.8 g | 4.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Peppers, jalapeno, canned, solids and liquids Canned | 27 | 0.92 g | 4.7 g | 0.94 g |
| Mushrooms, canned, drained solids Canned | 25 | 1.9 g | 5.1 g | 0.29 g |
| Beans, snap, green, canned, regular pack, drained solids Canned | 21 | 1.1 g | 4.2 g | 0.41 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice Canned | 16 | 0.79 g | 3.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Tomatoes, red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice, no salt added Canned | 16 | 0.79 g | 3.5 g | 0.25 g |
| Ginger root, pickled, canned, with artificial sweetener Canned | 20 | 0.33 g | 4.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Vegetables, mixed (corn, lima beans, peas, green beans, carrots) canned, no salt added Canned | 37 | 1.4 g | 7.3 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned sauerkraut?
100 g of canned sauerkraut has 19 kcal. 1 cup (142 g): about 27 kcal. 1 cup, undrained (236 g): about 45 kcal.
How much protein is in canned sauerkraut?
Canned sauerkraut contains 0.91 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.3 g in 1 cup (142 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in canned sauerkraut?
Canned sauerkraut has 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.9 g of fiber and 1.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned sauerkraut?
Canned sauerkraut contains 0.14 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.034 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned sauerkraut contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (16% DV), Vitamin K (11% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned sauerkraut?
100 g contains 661 mg of sodium, 29% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169279. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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