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Kohlrabi vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kohlrabi and Daikon

  • Kohlrabi is higher than Daikon in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Radishes, oriental, raw.

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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.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
6
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +265.8%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Kohlrabi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Daikon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 15% 12% 10% 21% 3% 5% 39% 5% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +18.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +54.2%
Contains more Copper +12.2%
Contains more Manganese +265.8%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Sodium - 21
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
7
:
2
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
Kohlrabi
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%
Daikon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 74% 5% 5% 4% 9% 11% 22% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +226.1%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
3
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.2%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.62
Kohlrabi
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Daikon
4% 95%
Protein: 0.6 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.1 g
Water: 94.62 g
Other: 0.58 g
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +51.2%
Contains more Other +72.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 94.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
2
:
1
Daikon
Daikon
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.045
Kohlrabi
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Daikon
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.045

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Daikon Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 2.5g Kohlrabi
Protein 1.7g 0.6g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.2g 4.1g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 18kcal Kohlrabi
Sugar 2.6g 2.5g Daikon
Fiber 3.6g 1.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 27mg Daikon
Iron 0.4mg 0.4mg
Magnesium 19mg 16mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 23mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 227mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 21mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.15mg Daikon
Copper 0.129mg 0.115mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.038mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 36IU 0IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 22mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.138mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.046mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 28µg Daikon
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Daikon
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.003mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.049mg 0.025mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.026mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg 0.031mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg 0.03mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.013mg 0.006mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.02mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg 0.028mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg 0.011mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.03g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.017g Daikon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.045g Kohlrabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Daikon
Low Fats diet Equal
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
11%
Daikon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
12%
Daikon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Daikon
Daikon is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Daikon
Daikon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Daikon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168451/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.