Deutsche Küche German Style Sauerkraut
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Fermented vegetables

Deutsche Küche German Style Sauerkraut

24 oz

Score

Excellent 92 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives

Why it scores 92

Deutsche Küche German Style Sauerkraut scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

German Style Sauerkraut

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−3

Bonuses

  • No additives plus 3 points
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3

TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8 = 92


GTIN 04099100129274 · 2026-05-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy24 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates4.7 g
Sugars1.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.5 g
Protein1.2 g
Salt1.3 g

Serving: 12 cup (85 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

cabbage, water, salt

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov