Common questions

Is Shredded Sauerkraut healthy?

Shredded Sauerkraut scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This shredded sauerkraut is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of cabbage, water, and salt.

How processed is Shredded Sauerkraut?

Shredded Sauerkraut is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Shredded Sauerkraut's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Prepared Cabbage counts in its favor; Sodium Bisulfite is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Shredded Sauerkraut

Name: Shredded Sauerkraut
Brand: Kroger

Kroger

Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Kroger

Category Vegetables

Summary

This shredded sauerkraut is a processed food with a simple ingredient list, primarily consisting of cabbage, water, and salt. However, it contains sodium bisulfite, a synthetic preservative that can cause allergic reactions in some individuals, which affects its overall health rating. Despite being processed, the absence of seed oils and artificial sweeteners helps maintain a moderate score.

Key ingredients 4

Prepared Cabbage

Good

Prepared cabbage is a nutritious vegetable rich in vitamins and fiber, supporting digestive health and overall wellness.

Water

Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and has no direct positive or negative impact on health.

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Salt

Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Sodium Bisulfite

Bad

Sodium bisulfite is a preservative that can cause sensitivities in some individuals and is considered a synthetic additive.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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