Calories in 1 Cup of Sauerkraut

1 cup of sauerkraut (140 g) has 56 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.3 g of protein, 3.5 g of fat and 5.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 53% fat and 39% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of sauerkraut has 42 and 1 1/2 cups of sauerkraut has 84 calories. Burning 56 calories takes about 10 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Sauerkraut Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

56cal

in 1 cup of sauerkraut (140 g)

Protein1.3 g8% of calories

Fat3.5 g53% of calories

Carbs5.8 g39% of calories

3% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Sauerkraut calories by serving size

Common amounts of sauerkraut with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	20	0.5 g	1.3 g	2.1 g
1/2 cup	70 g	28	0.6 g	1.8 g	2.9 g
100g	100 g	40	0.9 g	2.5 g	4.2 g
4 oz	113 g	45	1 g	2.9 g	4.7 g
1 cup	140 g	56	1.3 g	3.5 g	5.8 g
200g	200 g	80	1.8 g	5.1 g	8.3 g

Sauerkraut vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other sauces and condiments.

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Sauerkraut: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of sauerkraut?

1 cup of sauerkraut weighs about 140 g and has 56 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of sauerkraut?

1 cup of sauerkraut has 1.3 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of sauerkraut?

1 cup of sauerkraut has 5.8 g of carbohydrates, including 3.9 g of fiber and 2.4 g of sugars.

How much sauerkraut is 100 calories?

100 calories of sauerkraut is 250 g, about 2 cups of sauerkraut.

More about sauerkraut

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709982. Original description: Sauerkraut. Portion weights are USDA household measures.