Classic sauerkraut by Kühne

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Classic sauerkraut

by Kühne in Sauerkrauts Barcode 0039045504013
Nutri-Score
Good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Ultra-processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Classic sauerkraut by Kühne provides 38 kcal per 100 g, with 3.1 g of sugars and 1.5 g of protein. That is 81% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Sauerkrauts category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
3.1 g · Low
Salt
1.3 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup (130 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 38 kcal 49 kcal 46 −18%
Total fat 0 g 0 g 0% 2.2 −100%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 0.8 −100%
Carbohydrates 8.5 g 11 g 4% 3.4 +149%
Total sugars 3.1 g 4 g 1.7 +81%
Added sugars 2.4 g 3.1 g 6% 0.4 +437%
Dietary fiber 2.3 g 3 g 11% 2.9 −22%
Protein 1.5 g 2 g 4% 2.1 −27%
Salt 1.3 g 1.7 g 1.7 −25%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 559 Sauerkrauts products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from December 2022. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other sauerkrauts

Calories higher 32%
Sugars higher 16%
Salt lower 47%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 25%
Fiber top 69%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

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

Palm oil freeMaybe veganMaybe vegetarian

Additives 2

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/2 cup (130 g)
Sold in
France, United States
Barcode
0039045504013

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Classic sauerkraut?

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

How much sugar is in Classic sauerkraut?

Classic sauerkraut has 3.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Classic sauerkraut healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 18, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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