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Kohlrabi vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kohlrabi and Potato

  • Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 58% more than Potato.
  • Potato contains 2 times less Fiber than Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi contains 3.6g of Fiber, while Potato contains 2.2g.

Food varieties used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw and Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt.

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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 +60%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.118
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% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Contains more Iron +170%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.2%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1100%
Contains more Manganese +57.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.118

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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Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +545.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
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 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +545.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +127.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +107.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +241.1%
Contains more Other +33%
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Protein +47.1%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +241.1%
Contains more Other +33%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi Potato
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 Potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 18.95g Potato
Protein 1.7g 2.5g Potato
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Potato
Carbs 6.2g 21.15g Potato
Calories 27kcal 93kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g Potato
Sugar 2.6g 1.18g Potato
Fiber 3.6g 2.2g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 15mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 1.08mg Potato
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Potato
Phosphorus 46mg 70mg Potato
Potassium 350mg 535mg Potato
Sodium 20mg 10mg Potato
Zinc 0.03mg 0.36mg Potato
Copper 0.129mg 0.118mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.219mg Potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 10IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.04mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 9.6mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.41mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.376mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.311mg Potato
Folate 16µg 28µg Potato
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.025mg Potato
Threonine 0.049mg 0.081mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.08mg Potato
Leucine 0.067mg 0.119mg Potato
Lysine 0.056mg 0.13mg Potato
Methionine 0.013mg 0.038mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.099mg Potato
Valine 0.05mg 0.125mg Potato
Histidine 0.019mg 0.042mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.034g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.003g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.057g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Potato
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
17%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
22%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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.