Thüringer with sauerkraut
Thüringer with sauerkraut is a classic German dish featuring a grilled Thüringer Rostbratwurst, a seasoned pork sausage from Thuringia, served atop or alongside tangy fermented cabbage (sauerkraut). It's a hearty, savory meal often enjoyed with bread or potatoes.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat from the sausage, with moderate carbs and fiber from the sauerkraut. A typical serving provides a good source of B vitamins, iron, and probiotics, with a rough calorie ballpark of 400-500 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 10 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 µg |
| Iron | 3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 20 µg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Probiotics | Live active cultures |
Per 1 sausage (100 g) with 1 cup (150 g) sauerkraut · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the Thüringer Rostbratwurst has a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) in the EU, meaning it must be produced in Thuringia. Nutritionally, the sauerkraut adds beneficial probiotics from fermentation, which can aid digestion.
