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Garden cress vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garden cress and Kohlrabi

  • Garden cress has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Folate, Iron, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Kohlrabi has more Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Garden cress is 451% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has 173 times less Vitamin A RAE than Garden cress. Garden cress has 346µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Kohlrabi has 2µg.

Food types used in this article are Cress, garden, 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 Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +297.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains more Potassium +73.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +666.7%
Contains more Copper +31.8%
Contains more Manganese +297.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 A +19113.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +541800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +19113.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +46.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +541800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Equal in Water - 91
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Other +80%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3314.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3314.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Kohlrabi Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 2.6g Garden cress
Protein 2.6g 1.7g Garden cress
Fats 0.7g 0.1g Garden cress
Carbs 5.5g 6.2g Kohlrabi
Calories 32kcal 27kcal Garden cress
Sugar 4.4g 2.6g Kohlrabi
Fiber 1.1g 3.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 81mg 24mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 0.4mg Garden cress
Magnesium 38mg 19mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 46mg Garden cress
Potassium 606mg 350mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 20mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 0.03mg Garden cress
Copper 0.17mg 0.129mg Garden cress
Manganese 0.553mg 0.139mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Garden cress
Vitamin A 6917IU 36IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 2µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 0.48mg Garden cress
Vitamin C 69mg 62mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.05mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.02mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 0.4mg Garden cress
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.165mg Garden cress
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.15mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 16µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 0.1µg Garden cress
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
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.013g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.007g Garden cress
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.048g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garden cress Kohlrabi
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
187%
Garden cress
25%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/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.