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Kohlrabi vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between kohlrabi and chili pepper

  • Kohlrabi has more fiber; however, chili pepper is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and vitamin B2.
  • Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 91% more than kohlrabi.
  • Chili pepper has 2 times less fiber than kohlrabi. Kohlrabi has 3.6g of fiber, while chili pepper has 1.5g.
  • Kohlrabi contains less sugar.
  • Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.1%
Contains more IronIron +157.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.5%
~equal in Potassium ~322mg
~equal in Copper ~0.129mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~43mg

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 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +211%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +13900%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.8%
~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% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more OtherOther +16.3%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +42.1%
~equal in Protein ~1.87g
~equal in Water ~88.02g

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
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +242.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +397.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 62mg 143.7mg 91%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.506mg 27%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 14µg 12%
Iron 0.4mg 1.03mg 8%
Fiber 3.6g 1.5g 8%
Vitamin A 2µg 48µg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.244mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.086mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg 2%
Folate 16µg 23µg 2%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.187mg 2%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.26mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.239g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.201mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.69mg 1%
Calories 27kcal 40kcal 1%
Potassium 350mg 322mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 14mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 6.2g 8.81g 1%
Fats 0.1g 0.44g 1%
Protein 1.7g 1.87g 0%
Net carbs 2.6g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 2.6g 5.3g N/A
Copper 0.129mg 0.129mg 0%
Phosphorus 46mg 43mg 0%
Sodium 20mg 9mg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.013g 0.042g 0%
Choline 12.3mg 10.9mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.024g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Chili pepper
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
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.