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Kohlrabi vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kohlrabi and Chinese broccoli

  • Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Vitamin B6, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Manganese.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 71% more than Kohlrabi.
  • Chinese broccoli has 2 times less Vitamin C than Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi has 62mg of Vitamin C, while Chinese broccoli has 28.2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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 Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Copper +111.5%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +89.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.2%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains more Copper +111.5%
Contains more Calcium +316.7%
Contains more Iron +40%
Contains less Sodium -65%
Contains more Zinc +1200%
Contains more Manganese +89.9%
Contains more Selenium +85.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Folate +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
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 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin C +119.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +630%
Contains more Folate +518.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +84700%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.437
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Contains more Fats +620%
Equal in Water - 93.54
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +49.1%
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Other +26.6%
Contains more Fats +620%
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.5%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +614.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +587.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi Chinese broccoli
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 1.31g Kohlrabi
Protein 1.7g 1.14g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 6.2g 3.81g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 22kcal Kohlrabi
Sugar 2.6g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 3.6g 2.5g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.4mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 41mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 261mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 0.03mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.129mg 0.061mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.7µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 36IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.48mg
Vitamin C 62mg 28.2mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.437mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.159mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.07mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 0.1µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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.
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.