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Kohlrabi vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between kohlrabi and meatball

  • Kohlrabi has more vitamin C, while meatball has more vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, zinc, folate, and vitamin B2.
  • Meatball covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 74% more than kohlrabi.
  • The amount of sodium in kohlrabi is lower.
  • Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kohlrabi, raw and Meatballs, meatless.

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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 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more IronIron +440%
Contains more CopperCopper +447.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +5900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +647.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +14.3%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
~equal in Calcium ~25mg

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% 0.67% 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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1776%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +965%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +387.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +618.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 4 g
Contains more WaterWater +56.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1135.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +31157.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9620.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Meatball DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.938mg 74%
Vitamin C 62mg 0mg 69%
Copper 0.129mg 0.706mg 64%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg 63%
Phosphorus 46mg 344mg 43%
Protein 1.7g 21g 39%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 4.666g 31%
Sodium 20mg 550mg 23%
Iron 0.4mg 2.16mg 22%
Folate 16µg 78µg 16%
Zinc 0.03mg 1.8mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.213mg 15%
Fats 0.1g 9g 14%
Choline 12.3mg 88.4mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 2.5mg 13%
Calories 27kcal 197kcal 9%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.73mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.5mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.013g 1.425g 6%
Manganese 0.139mg 6%
Potassium 350mg 180mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 2.188g 5%
Fiber 3.6g 4.6g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.2mg 4%
Carbs 6.2g 8g 1%
Net carbs 2.6g 3.4g N/A
Magnesium 19mg 18mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 25mg 0%
Sugar 2.6g 1.25g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.8µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Meatball
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Kohlrabi
57%
Meatball
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
63%
Meatball

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Meatball
Meatball is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 530mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.412g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.