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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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +230.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +800%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.5%
~equal in Calcium ~22mg
~equal in Iron ~0.42mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~44mg

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 207% 2.2% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
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 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +304.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15400%
Contains more FolateFolate +256.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +260.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 CarbsCarbs +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
~equal in Water ~92.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 27kcal 25kcal Kohlrabi
Protein 1.7g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cauliflower
Vitamin C 62mg 48.2mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 2.6g 2.97g Cauliflower
Carbs 6.2g 4.97g Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 15mg Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 22mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 299mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Sugar 2.6g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 3.6g 2g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.129mg 0.039mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 46mg 44mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 30mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 0IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.08mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 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
Vitamin K 0.1µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Folate 16µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 12.3mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.13g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.031g Kohlrabi
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
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
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 is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
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. 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.