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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.
  • 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.
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 17% 12% 15% 26% 0% 0% 21% 0.65% 0% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +62.5%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
~equal in Phosphorus ~49mg
~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% 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 93% 117% 0% 0% 11% 17% 13% 0% 0% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5308.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +268.8%
~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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +65%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89%
Contains more OtherOther +112.8%
~equal in Water ~95.15g

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
73% 18% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 27kcal 15kcal Kohlrabi
Protein 1.7g 1.03g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.07g Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 28mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 2.6g 3.28g Pumpkin flowers
Carbs 6.2g 3.28g Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 24mg Pumpkin flowers
Calcium 24mg 39mg Pumpkin flowers
Potassium 350mg 173mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.7mg Pumpkin flowers
Sugar 2.6g Pumpkin flowers
Fiber 3.6g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.129mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 49mg Pumpkin flowers
Sodium 20mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 36IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A 2µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
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
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 59µg Pumpkin flowers
Choline 12.3mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.036g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.004g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Pumpkin flowers
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
23%
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.