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Kohlrabi vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kohlrabi and Cucumber?

  • Kohlrabi is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, yet Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 66% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has 7 times more Fiber than Cucumber. Kohlrabi has 3.6g of Fiber, while Cucumber has 0.5g.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +138.1%
Contains more Copper +214.6%
Contains more Manganese +75.9%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +566.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +138.1%
Contains more Copper +214.6%
Contains more Manganese +75.9%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +566.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin K +16300%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 207% 13% 5% 8% 10% 35% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin E +1500%
Contains more Vitamin C +2114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Contains more Vitamin K +16300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.8%
Contains more Other +163.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +161.5%
Contains more Carbs +70.8%
Contains more Other +163.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.11
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi Cucumber
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 1.7g 0.65g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.11g Cucumber
Carbs 6.2g 3.63g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 15kcal Kohlrabi
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 2.6g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 3.6g 0.5g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 16mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.28mg Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 13mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 24mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 147mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.03mg 0.2mg Cucumber
Copper 0.129mg 0.041mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.079mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.3µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 105IU Cucumber
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 5µg Cucumber
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.03mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 2.8mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.027mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.033mg Cucumber
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.098mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.259mg Cucumber
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.04mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 7µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.005mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.049mg 0.019mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.021mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg 0.029mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg 0.029mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.013mg 0.006mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.019mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg 0.022mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg 0.01mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.037g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.005g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.032g Kohlrabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Kohlrabi
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/nutrients
  2. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.