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Kohlrabi vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Kohlrabi and Radish

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 in Kohlrabi is higher than in Radish.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 52% more than Radish.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Radishes, 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.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
8
:
2
Radish
Radish
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +50.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +101.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 25
Kohlrabi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Radish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 8% 9% 21% 6% 8% 17% 10% 4%
Contains more Iron +17.6%
Contains more Magnesium +90%
Contains more Phosphorus +130%
Contains more Potassium +50.2%
Contains less Sodium -48.7%
Contains more Copper +158%
Contains more Manganese +101.4%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Zinc +833.3%
Equal in Calcium - 25

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.
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
6
:
3
Radish
Radish
Contains more Vitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.165
Kohlrabi
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%
Radish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 50% 3% 9% 5% 10% 17% 19% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +318.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +111.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95%
Contains more Folate +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1200%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.165

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
3
:
1
Radish
Radish
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +82.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.27
Kohlrabi
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Radish
3% 95%
Protein: 0.68 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 95.27 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +82.4%
Contains more Other +81.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Water - 95.27

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
1
:
1
Radish
Radish
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.048
Kohlrabi
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Radish
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.048

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Radish Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 1.8g Kohlrabi
Protein 1.7g 0.68g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.2g 3.4g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 16kcal Kohlrabi
Fructose 0.71g Radish
Sugar 2.6g 1.86g Radish
Fiber 3.6g 1.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 25mg Radish
Iron 0.4mg 0.34mg Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 10mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 46mg 20mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 233mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 39mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.28mg Radish
Copper 0.129mg 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.069mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 7IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 14.8mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.012mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.039mg Radish
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.254mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.165mg
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.071mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 25µg Radish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.3µg Radish
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.009mg Kohlrabi
Threonine 0.049mg 0.023mg Kohlrabi
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.02mg Kohlrabi
Leucine 0.067mg 0.031mg Kohlrabi
Lysine 0.056mg 0.033mg Kohlrabi
Methionine 0.013mg 0.01mg Kohlrabi
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.036mg Kohlrabi
Valine 0.05mg 0.035mg Kohlrabi
Histidine 0.019mg 0.013mg Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.017g Radish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.048g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Radish
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Radish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
10%
Radish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish
Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
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. Radish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169276/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.