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Chinese broccoli vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese broccoli and Kohlrabi

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Calcium, and Manganese, however, Kohlrabi is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 71% more than Kohlrabi.
  • Kohlrabi has 41 times less Vitamin A than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 82µg of Vitamin A, while Kohlrabi has 2µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 7.2% 31% 15% 43% 0.82% 20% 2.6% 18% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +316.7%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more ZincZinc +1200%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +85.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +111.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 94% 98% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 207% 2.2% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +84700%
Contains more FolateFolate +518.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.48mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +620%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62.7%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%
~equal in Water ~91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +614.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +587.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Kohlrabi Opinion
Calories 22kcal 27kcal Kohlrabi
Protein 1.14g 1.7g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.72g 0.1g Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 28.2mg 62mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 1.31g 2.6g Kohlrabi
Carbs 3.81g 6.2g Kohlrabi
Magnesium 18mg 19mg Kohlrabi
Calcium 100mg 24mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 261mg 350mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.56mg 0.4mg Chinese broccoli
Sugar 0.84g 2.6g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 3.6g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.061mg 0.129mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.39mg 0.03mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 41mg 46mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 7mg 20mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 1638IU 36IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 82µg 2µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.48mg
Manganese 0.264mg 0.139mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 1.3µg 0.7µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.05mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.02mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 0.4mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.165mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 84.8µg 0.1µg Chinese broccoli
Folate 99µg 16µg Chinese broccoli
Choline 25.3mg 12.3mg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g 0.013g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.007g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.048g Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.01mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.049mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.013mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg Kohlrabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese broccoli Kohlrabi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
46%
Chinese broccoli
24%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/nutrients
  2. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.