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Kohlrabi vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Kohlrabi and Scallion

  • Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Copper, however, Scallion is richer in Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Scallion's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 172% more.
  • Kohlrabi contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Scallion. Kohlrabi contains 62mg of Vitamin C, while Scallion contains 18.8mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +15.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 20
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 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains more Copper +55.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +270%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +15.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 20

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 C +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2669.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +206900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055
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 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin C +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +2669.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.3%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +206900%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.055

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
Equal in Water - 89.83
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Other +23.5%
Contains more Fats +90%
Contains more Carbs +18.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.83
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 1.7g 1.83g Scallion
Fats 0.1g 0.19g Scallion
Carbs 6.2g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 27kcal 32kcal Scallion
Sugar 2.6g 2.33g Scallion
Fiber 3.6g 2.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 0.4mg 1.48mg Scallion
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Scallion
Phosphorus 46mg 37mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 276mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.03mg 0.39mg Scallion
Copper 0.129mg 0.083mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.16mg Scallion
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 997IU Scallion
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 50µg Scallion
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.55mg Scallion
Vitamin C 62mg 18.8mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.055mg Scallion
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.08mg Scallion
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.525mg Scallion
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.075mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.061mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 0.1µg 207µg Scallion
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.049mg 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.077mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.056mg 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.05mg 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.019mg 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.027g Scallion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Scallion
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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Scallion
Scallion is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Scallion
Scallion is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.