Cucumber vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cucumber and kohlrabi?
- Cucumber is richer in vitamin K, yet kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, and potassium.
- Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 66% higher.
- Cucumber has 164 times more vitamin K than kohlrabi. Cucumber has 16.4µg of vitamin K, while kohlrabi has 0.1µg.
We used Cucumber, with peel, raw and Kohlrabi, raw types in this comparison.
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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 ZincZinc | +566.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +46.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +138.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +16300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +308.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +275% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +128.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +105% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +161.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +70.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +163.2% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -64.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
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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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 62mg | 66% |
| Vitamin K | 16.4µg | 0.1µg | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 3.6g | 12% |
| Copper | 0.041mg | 0.129mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.15mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 350mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.03mg | 0.48mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 46mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.079mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 1.7g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.2mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.098mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.259mg | 0.165mg | 2% |
| Folate | 7µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.4mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6mg | 12.3mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 15kcal | 27kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.87g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 6.2g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.11g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.13g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.67g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.83g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.019mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.021mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.029mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.029mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.019mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.022mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.01mg | 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
8%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.