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Kohlrabi vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kohlrabi and Butterbur?

  • Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C, yet Butterbur is higher in Potassium, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% more.
  • Kohlrabi has 4 times more Phosphorus than Butterbur. While Kohlrabi has 46mg of Phosphorus, Butterbur has only 12mg.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), raw types in this article.

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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 Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Calcium +329.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +97.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +35.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Copper +25.2%
Contains more Calcium +329.2%
Contains more Potassium +87.1%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +97.1%
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 C +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +56.3%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin A +38.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.02

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +335.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +46%
Equal in Water - 94.5
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +335.9%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +71.7%
Contains more Other +46%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 1.7g 0.39g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.04g Kohlrabi
Carbs 6.2g 3.61g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 14kcal Kohlrabi
Sugar 2.6g Butterbur
Fiber 3.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.4mg 0.1mg Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 14mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 12mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 20mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.03mg 0.16mg Butterbur
Copper 0.129mg 0.103mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 36IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 31.5mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.02mg
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.2mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.032mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.096mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 10µg Kohlrabi
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 Butterbur
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
Kohlrabi Butterbur
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
25%
Kohlrabi
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/nutrients
  2. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.