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Kohlrabi vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kohlrabi and Russet potato?

  • Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, yet Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 60% more.
  • Kohlrabi has 2 times more Fiber than Russet potato. While Kohlrabi has 3.6g of Fiber, Russet potato has only 2.3g.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Manganese +64%
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +40%
Contains more Iron +167.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.3%
Contains more Potassium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +1066.7%
Contains more Manganese +64%

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 A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +647%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +260%
Contains more Vitamin E +585.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +647%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +136%
Contains more Folate +62.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +245.8%
Contains more Other +35%
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Water +22.2%
Contains more Protein +54.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +245.8%
Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.7g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Russet potato
Carbs 6.2g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 27kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 2.6g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 3.6g 2.3g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 18mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 19mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 46mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 350mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 20mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.03mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.129mg 0.107mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 36IU 10IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.07mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 8.3mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.048mg Russet potato
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 16µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.049mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.067mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.056mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.013mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.05mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.019mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.032g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.003g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - 62)
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.

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.