Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Edamame vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Edamame and Kohlrabi

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Magnesium, while Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 74% more than Kohlrabi.
  • Edamame contains 267 times more Vitamin K than Kohlrabi. While Edamame contains 26.7µg of Vitamin K, Kohlrabi contains only 0.1µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Edamame, frozen, prepared and Kohlrabi, raw.

Infographic

Edamame vs Kohlrabi infographic
Infographic link

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.
Edamame
10
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +236.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +162.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.6%
Contains more IronIron +467.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +4466.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +267.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +636.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%

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.
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 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
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 +727.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +675%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +139.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26600%
Contains more FolateFolate +1843.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +357.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +916.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +600.6%
Contains more FatsFats +5100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +43.7%
Contains more OtherOther +21%
Contains more WaterWater +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 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 +18214.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4391.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edamame Kohlrabi
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Edamame Kohlrabi Opinion
Calories 121kcal 27kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.7g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.1g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 62mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 3.71g 2.6g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 6.2g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 19mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 24mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 350mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.4mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 2.6g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 3.6g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.129mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.03mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 46mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 20mg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 36IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 2µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.48mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.139mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.05mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.02mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.4mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.165mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 26.7µg 0.1µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 16µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Kohlrabi
Choline 56.3mg 12.3mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.013g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.007g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.048g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.01mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.049mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.078mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.067mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.056mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.013mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.039mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.05mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.019mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Edamame Kohlrabi
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
41%
Edamame
24%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.607g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.