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Kohlrabi vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kohlrabi and Cauliflower?

  • Kohlrabi is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 15% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has 3 times more Copper than Cauliflower. Kohlrabi has 0.129mg of Copper, while Cauliflower has 0.039mg.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Cauliflower, 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 Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +230.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +17.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +230.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +11.5%
Equal in Calcium - 22
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Equal in Phosphorus - 44

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
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 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +15400%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +180%
Equal in Water - 92.07
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Carbs +24.7%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Contains more Protein +12.9%
Contains more Fats +180%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 1.7g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 6.2g 4.97g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 25kcal Kohlrabi
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 2.6g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 3.6g 2g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 22mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 44mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 299mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 30mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.129mg 0.039mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 0IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.08mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 48.2mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 16µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.049mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.071mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.056mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.05mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.019mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.13g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.031g Kohlrabi
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Cauliflower
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
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower 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 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.
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. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.