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Fireweed vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fireweed and Kohlrabi?

  • Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Iron, Folate, and Zinc, yet Kohlrabi is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 285% higher.
  • Fireweed has 89 times more Zinc than Kohlrabi. Fireweed has 2.66mg of Zinc, while Kohlrabi has 0.03mg.

We used Fireweed, leaves, 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 Calcium +1687.5%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +721.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains more Zinc +8766.7%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +4723%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1687.5%
Contains more Iron +500%
Contains more Magnesium +721.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.8%
Contains more Potassium +41.1%
Contains more Zinc +8766.7%
Contains more Copper +148.1%
Contains more Manganese +4723%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%

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 +9894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +721.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
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 +9894.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1068.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +721.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +321.3%
Contains more Folate +600%
Contains more Vitamin C +2718.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +51.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +177.1%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Carbs +210%
Contains more Other +154%
Contains more Water +28.6%
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 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 +177.1%
Contains more Fats +2650%
Contains more Carbs +210%
Contains more Other +154%
Contains more Water +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fireweed Kohlrabi Opinion
Net carbs 8.62g 2.6g Fireweed
Protein 4.71g 1.7g Fireweed
Fats 2.75g 0.1g Fireweed
Carbs 19.22g 6.2g Fireweed
Calories 103kcal 27kcal Fireweed
Sugar 2.6g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 3.6g Fireweed
Calcium 429mg 24mg Fireweed
Iron 2.4mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 156mg 19mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 108mg 46mg Fireweed
Potassium 494mg 350mg Fireweed
Sodium 34mg 20mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 2.66mg 0.03mg Fireweed
Copper 0.32mg 0.129mg Fireweed
Manganese 6.704mg 0.139mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Fireweed
Vitamin A 3598IU 36IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 180µg 2µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 2.2mg 62mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.033mg 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.137mg 0.02mg Fireweed
Vitamin B3 4.674mg 0.4mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 1.356mg 0.165mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.632mg 0.15mg Fireweed
Folate 112µg 16µg Fireweed
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
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 0.013g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Kohlrabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fireweed 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
55%
Fireweed
25%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
148%
Fireweed
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.