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Kohlrabi vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between kohlrabi and nutmeg?

  • Kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C, yet nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Nutmeg's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 130% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has 21 times more vitamin C than nutmeg. Kohlrabi has 62mg of vitamin C, while nutmeg has 3mg.
  • Kohlrabi contains less saturated fat.
  • Nutmeg has a lower glycemic index than kohlrabi.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground types in this comparison.

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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%
Nutmeg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +863.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +666.7%
Contains more IronIron +660%
Contains more CopperCopper +696.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +7066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1986.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +128.6%
~equal in Potassium ~350mg

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1966.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +592%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.16mg
~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more WaterWater +1360.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36210%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +695%
Contains more OtherOther +133%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +45900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +629.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Nutmeg DV% diff.
Manganese 0.139mg 2.9mg 120%
Saturated fat 0.013g 25.94g 118%
Copper 0.129mg 1.027mg 100%
Fiber 3.6g 20.8g 69%
Vitamin C 62mg 3mg 66%
Fats 0.1g 36.31g 56%
Magnesium 19mg 183mg 39%
Iron 0.4mg 3.04mg 33%
Calories 27kcal 525kcal 25%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.346mg 25%
Phosphorus 46mg 213mg 24%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.15mg 19%
Calcium 24mg 184mg 16%
Folate 16µg 76µg 15%
Carbs 6.2g 49.29g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 3.22g 8%
Protein 1.7g 5.84g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.299mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.057mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.6µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.35g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.16mg 1%
Choline 12.3mg 8.8mg 1%
Net carbs 2.6g 28.49g N/A
Potassium 350mg 350mg 0%
Sugar 2.6g 2.99g N/A
Sodium 20mg 16mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 5µg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.927g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $5.4)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.