The Nutritional Benefits of Sauerkraut
Traditionally eaten in Alsace, sauerkraut is a unique food produced through the natural lactic fermentation of white cabbage.
Beyond its unique tangy flavor, it offers real and powerful health benefits.
🥗 Light, Filling & Perfect for Fitness
Raw sauerkraut is the perfect addition to a balanced diet or exercise routine.
- Ultra-light: Composed of 90% water, a 100-gram serving contains only 19 to 24 kcal (Source: Ciqual database, ANSES).
- Satiety & Digestive Health: Its naturally high fiber content (2.9 g to 3.5 g per 100 g) promotes long-lasting satiety and supports optimal digestive comfort (Source: Souci-Fachmann-Kraut).
- Portion control: With a very low glycemic index and only 1.4 g of net carbs, it helps prevent insulin spikes (Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index).
🧬 A Treasure Trove of Live Probiotics
Because it is raw and unpasteurized, our sauerkraut is a “live” food. It contains between 1 and 10 billion beneficial lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus plantarum, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, etc.) per 100-gram serving (Source: Stanford School of Medicine, 2021).
These active probiotics work directly to:
- Optimize digestion and effectively reduce bloating.
- Strengthen the body's natural immune defenses.
- Nourishing the gut-brain axis, which has a positive impact on energy levels, stress management, and skin health (Source: Harvard Health Publishing).
⚡ Rich in Essential Micronutrients
The natural fermentation process preserves and concentrates vitamins and minerals that are highly bioavailable to the body:
| Nutrient | Nutritional Information per 100 g | Key Benefits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 15 to 20 mg | Up to 25% of daily intake—essential for energy. | EU Regulation No. 1169/2011 |
| Vitamin K2 | 13 µg to 30 µg | Essential for blood clotting and calcium absorption into the bones. | National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
| Potassium | 170 mg | Crucial for muscle recovery and function. | Marigold-Fachmann-Kraut |
| Iron & Calcium | In significant quantities | Support overall metabolic balance. | Souci-Fachmann |