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Kohlrabi vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between kohlrabi and nopales

  • Kohlrabi has more vitamin C, copper, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, nopales have more calcium, manganese, vitamin A, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for kohlrabi is 59% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has a higher glycemic index than nopales.

Food types used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw and Nopales, raw.

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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 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +148.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +187.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +173.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +733.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +228.8%
~equal in Sodium ~21mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 31% 7.7% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +433.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +5200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.41mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.167mg
~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
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +86.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14%
~equal in Fats ~0.09g
~equal in Water ~94.12g

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +157.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.05g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Nopales DV% diff.
Vitamin C 62mg 9.3mg 59%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.457mg 14%
Calcium 24mg 164mg 14%
Copper 0.129mg 0.052mg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 52mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.07mg 6%
Fiber 3.6g 2.2g 6%
Phosphorus 46mg 16mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 5.3µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg 3%
Potassium 350mg 257mg 3%
Folate 16µg 3µg 3%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.041mg 2%
Vitamin A 2µg 23µg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 0.59mg 2%
Protein 1.7g 1.32g 1%
Choline 12.3mg 7.3mg 1%
Calories 27kcal 16kcal 1%
Carbs 6.2g 3.33g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.09g 0%
Net carbs 2.6g 1.13g N/A
Sugar 2.6g 1.15g N/A
Sodium 20mg 21mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.41mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.167mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.013g 0.016g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.018g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.05g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.04mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.049mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0.077mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0.059mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.049mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.059mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Nopales
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
23%
Kohlrabi
8%
Nopales
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
23%
Nopales

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
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.

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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.