Kohlrabi vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between kohlrabi and red cabbage
- Kohlrabi has more copper, fiber, and vitamin C, while red cabbage has more vitamin K and vitamin A.
- Red cabbage covers your daily need for vitamin K, 32% more than kohlrabi.
- Kohlrabi contains 8 times more copper than red cabbage. While kohlrabi contains 0.129mg of copper, red cabbage contains only 0.017mg.
- Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20, while the glycemic index of red cabbage is 32.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Kohlrabi, raw and Cabbage, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +18.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +658.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +633.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +245% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +38100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +12.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +39% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
1.43 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
7.37 g
Water:
90.39 g
Other:
0.65 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.9% |
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Water
~90.39g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.08 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +66.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 38.2µg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.017mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 56µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 62mg | 57mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 2.1g | 6% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.8mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.139mg | 0.243mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.069mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 243mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 30mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.22mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.48g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 24mg | 45mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.11mg | 2% |
| Folate | 16µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 1.43g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 17.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.064mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 31kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.6g | 5.27g | N/A |
| Carbs | 6.2g | 7.37g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 3.83g | N/A |
| Sodium | 20mg | 27mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.013g | 0.021g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.08g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.078mg | 0.034mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.067mg | 0.046mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.056mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.039mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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.