Barley vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and kohlrabi
- Barley has more manganese, selenium, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B3; however, kohlrabi is higher in vitamin C.
- Barley covers your daily manganese needs 78% more than kohlrabi.
- Kohlrabi contains 54 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while kohlrabi contains 0.7µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled and Kohlrabi, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +800% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +9133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +473.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -40% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1297.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +5285.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1192% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1051% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +634.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2200% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1085.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +864% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4114.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2208.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.943mg | 0.139mg | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 62mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 0.7µg | 67% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 3.6g | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.05mg | 50% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 0.129mg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 0.4mg | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 46mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 19mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 0.4mg | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 0.03mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 6.2g | 22% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 1.7g | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.02mg | 20% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 27kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.15mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.048g | 7% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 350mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 0.1g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 0.165mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.013g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.007g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.48mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Folate | 19µg | 16µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Sodium | 12mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.469g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Barley is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)