Calories in Sauerkraut

13kcal per 1/2 cup (71 g)

19 kcal per 100 g · about 1% of a 2,000-kcal day

Sauerkraut is tangy fermented cabbage at roughly 14 calories a half-cup, with fiber intact. A little goes a long way on sandwiches and sausages.

Sauerkraut nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1/2 cup
Calories19 kcal13 kcal
Protein0.9 g0.6 g
Carbs4.3 g3.1 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g
Fiber2.9 g2.1 g
Sugar1.8 g1.3 g

Where the calories come from

Sauerkraut calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)5 kcal0.3 g1.2 g0 g
50 g10 kcal0.5 g2.2 g0.1 g
1/2 cup (71 g)13 kcal0.6 g3.1 g0.1 g
100 g19 kcal0.9 g4.3 g0.1 g
200 g38 kcal1.8 g8.6 g0.2 g
250 g48 kcal2.3 g10.8 g0.3 g

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