Kohlrabi vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between kohlrabi and ginger?
- Kohlrabi is higher in vitamin C and fiber, yet ginger is higher in copper and magnesium.
- Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 63% more.
- Kohlrabi has 2 times more fiber than ginger. While kohlrabi has 3.6g of fiber, ginger has only 2g.
We used Kohlrabi, raw and Ginger root, 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 CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +35.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1033.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +64.7% |
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 | +1140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +134.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.6% |
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Protein
~1.82g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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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 | 5mg | 63% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.226mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 2g | 6% |
| Carbs | 6.2g | 17.77g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.139mg | 0.229mg | 4% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 80kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 28.8mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.34mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 34mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 415mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.154g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.013g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.203mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 1.82g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.6g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.078mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.067mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.056mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.039mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.03mg | 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
23%
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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 - 0.19g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
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.