Beetroot vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between beetroot and kohlrabi
- Beetroot is higher in folate and manganese; however, kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and copper.
- Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% higher.
- Beetroot has 7 times more folate than kohlrabi. While beetroot has 109µg of folate, kohlrabi has only 16µg.
- Kohlrabi has less sugar.
- Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index (20) than beetroot (64).
The food types used in this comparison are Beets, raw 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 | +21.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1066.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +136.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +581.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1165.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +70% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54.2% |
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Protein
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Water
~91g
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +357.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 62mg | 63% |
| Folate | 109µg | 16µg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 0.139mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.129mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.6g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 6.2g | 1% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 350mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 1.7g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.