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Kohlrabi vs. Pumpkin seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Kohlrabi and Pumpkin seed

  • Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, Iron, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Zinc from Pumpkin seed is 93% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 207 times less Vitamin C than Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi has 62mg of Vitamin C, while Pumpkin seed has 0.3mg.
  • Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1278.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +162.6%
Contains more Zinc +34233.3%
Contains more Copper +434.9%
Contains more Manganese +256.8%
Equal in Sodium - 18
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 17% 125% 188% 40% 82% 3% 281% 230% 65% 0%
Contains more Calcium +129.2%
Contains more Iron +727.5%
Contains more Magnesium +1278.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +162.6%
Contains more Zinc +34233.3%
Contains more Copper +434.9%
Contains more Manganese +256.8%
Equal in Sodium - 18

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 +20566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%
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 4% 0% 0% 1% 9% 12% 6% 4% 9% 7% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +194.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +305.4%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +160%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1922.2%
Contains more Protein +991.2%
Contains more Fats +19300%
Contains more Carbs +766.9%
Contains more Other +280%
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more Water +1922.2%
Contains more Protein +991.2%
Contains more Fats +19300%
Contains more Carbs +766.9%
Contains more Other +280%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18325%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.844 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18325%

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 seed
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Pumpkin seed Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 35.35g Pumpkin seed
Protein 1.7g 18.55g Pumpkin seed
Fats 0.1g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Carbs 6.2g 53.75g Pumpkin seed
Calories 27kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Sugar 2.6g Pumpkin seed
Fiber 3.6g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Calcium 24mg 55mg Pumpkin seed
Iron 0.4mg 3.31mg Pumpkin seed
Magnesium 19mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 46mg 92mg Pumpkin seed
Potassium 350mg 919mg Pumpkin seed
Sodium 20mg 18mg Pumpkin seed
Zinc 0.03mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Copper 0.129mg 0.69mg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 0.139mg 0.496mg Pumpkin seed
Selenium 0.7µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin E 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 0.3mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.052mg Pumpkin seed
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.286mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.056mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.037mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 9µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg Kohlrabi
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.049mg 0.683mg Pumpkin seed
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 0.067mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 0.056mg 1.386mg Pumpkin seed
Methionine 0.013mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.924mg Pumpkin seed
Valine 0.05mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.019mg 0.515mg Pumpkin seed
Saturated Fat 0.013g 3.67g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 8.844g Pumpkin seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Pumpkin seed
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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.657g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.