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How many calories in
sauerkraut?

Sauerkraut is 19 calories per 100g — very low for vegetables. Essentially free volume on any plate; barely registers in macro accounting.

19
kcal · 100g
0.9g
Protein
4.3g
Carbs
0.1g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical sauerkraut serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
16 kcal
0.8g
4 oz (113g)
21 kcal
1.0g
1 cup (~150g)
29 kcal
1.4g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in sauerkraut?

Sauerkraut has approximately 19 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 16 calories.

How much protein is in sauerkraut?

0.9g of protein per 100g. That puts sauerkraut at roughly 4.7g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other vegetables sources.

How do I log sauerkraut accurately?

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Is sauerkraut good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Sauerkraut is naturally low-calorie at 19 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.