Kohlrabi vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between kohlrabi and couscous
- Kohlrabi has more vitamin C, copper, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Kohlrabi covers your daily vitamin C needs 69% more than couscous.
- Couscous has 6 times less potassium than kohlrabi. Kohlrabi has 350mg of potassium, while couscous has 58mg.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, while the glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Couscous, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +137.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +503.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +214.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +109.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +766.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3828.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +194.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +145.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +284.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +274.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +214.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +33.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 62mg | 0mg | 69% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 27.5µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.041mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.4g | 9% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 58mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 6.2g | 23.22g | 6% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 112kcal | 4% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 3.79g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.371mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.983mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 22mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 3.3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.139mg | 0.084mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.027mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.063mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.6g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 0.1g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 16µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.013g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.078mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.067mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.056mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.039mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Couscous is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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.