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Kohlrabi vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kohlrabi and Napa cabbage

  • Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Napa cabbage is richer in Folate.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 65% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has 4 times more Vitamin B6 than Napa cabbage. While Kohlrabi has 0.15mg of Vitamin B6, Napa cabbage has only 0.037mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Cabbage, napa, 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.
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 5.7% 8.7% 7.7% 28% 32% 3.8% 8.1% 1.4% 26% 2.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +302.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +142.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +20.8%
Contains more IronIron +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46%

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 11% 16% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 8.7% 2.1% 8.5% 0% 0% 32% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1837.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +630.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +168.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +178%
Contains more OtherOther +488.2%
Contains more FatsFats +70%
~equal in Water ~96.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Napa cabbage Opinion
Calories 27kcal 12kcal Kohlrabi
Protein 1.7g 1.1g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 62mg 3.2mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 2.6g 2.23g Kohlrabi
Carbs 6.2g 2.23g Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 8mg Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Potassium 350mg 87mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Sugar 2.6g Napa cabbage
Fiber 3.6g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.129mg 0.096mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.14mg Napa cabbage
Phosphorus 46mg 19mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 36IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 2µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.4µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.005mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.025mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.466mg Napa cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.035mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.037mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 43µg Napa cabbage
Choline 12.3mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Kohlrabi
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.