Sauerkraut

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Sauerkraut

in Sauerkrauts Barcode 5900397737235
Nutri-Score
Average nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Processed food
Green-Score
b
Environmental impact estimate

Sauerkraut provides 12 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 0.7 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Sauerkrauts category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.5 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
1.1 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 12 kcal 46 −74%
Total fat 0.5 g 2.2 −78%
Saturated fat 0 g 0.8 −100%
Carbohydrates 0.9 g 3.4 −74%
Total sugars 0 g 1.7 −100%
Added sugars 0 g 0.4 −100%
Dietary fiber 2.4 g 2.9 −20%
Protein 0.7 g 2.1 −67%
Salt 1.1 g 1.7 −35%

Category average across 559 Sauerkrauts products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other sauerkrauts

Calories lower 3%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt lower 30%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 88%
Fiber top 67%

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

Ingredients

sauerkraut (67%), water, salt, lactic acid, antioxidant-- ascorbic acid,

Palm oil free

Additives 1

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

Product details

Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5900397737235

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sauerkraut?

Sauerkraut contains 12 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Sauerkraut?

Sauerkraut has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Sauerkraut healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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