Calories in 50g of Sauerkraut
50g of sauerkraut (50 g) has 20 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 0.5 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 2.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 53% fat and 39% carbs. For comparison, 100g of sauerkraut has 40 calories. Burning 20 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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How many calories are in 50g of sauerkraut?
50g of sauerkraut weighs about 50 g and has 20 calories.
How much protein is in 50g of sauerkraut?
50g of sauerkraut has 0.5 g of protein, which is 1% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 50g of sauerkraut?
50g of sauerkraut has 2.1 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.9 g of sugars.
How much sauerkraut is 100 calories?
100 calories of sauerkraut is 250 g, about 2 cups of sauerkraut.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2709982. Original description: Sauerkraut. Portion weights are USDA household measures.