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Kohlrabi vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kohlrabi and Pumpkin flowers?

  • Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Pumpkin flowers are higher in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 38% more.
  • Kohlrabi has 2 times more Potassium than Pumpkin flowers. While Kohlrabi has 350mg of Potassium, Pumpkin flowers have only 173mg.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Pumpkin flowers, raw types in this article.

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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.
Contains more Potassium +102.3%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Potassium +102.3%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +75%
Contains more Magnesium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Equal in Phosphorus - 49
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +5308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +268.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 10% 0% 207% 13% 5% 8% 10% 35% 12% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +5308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more Folate +268.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Other +112.8%
Equal in Water - 95.15
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Carbs +89%
Contains more Other +112.8%
Equal in Water - 95.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Protein 1.7g 1.03g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Kohlrabi
Carbs 6.2g 3.28g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 15kcal Kohlrabi
Sugar 2.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Iron 0.4mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Phosphorus 46mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 350mg 173mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 0.03mg Kohlrabi
Copper 0.129mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 36IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 28mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.042mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.075mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.165mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin K 0.1µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.036g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.004g Kohlrabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kohlrabi Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Kohlrabi
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.