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Kohlrabi vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Kohlrabi and Rutabagas?

  • Rutabagas have less Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber than Kohlrabi.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 41% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has 4 times more Copper than Rutabagas. Kohlrabi has 0.129mg of Copper, while Rutabagas have 0.032mg.
  • Kohlrabi contains less Sugar.

We used Kohlrabi, raw and Rutabagas, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Iron ~0.44mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.131mg
~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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +148%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.16mg
~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
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
~equal in Water ~89.43g

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
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +257.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Rutabagas Opinion
Calories 27kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.7g 1.08g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.16g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 62mg 25mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 2.6g 6.32g Rutabagas
Carbs 6.2g 8.62g Rutabagas
Magnesium 19mg 20mg Rutabagas
Calcium 24mg 43mg Rutabagas
Potassium 350mg 305mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.44mg Rutabagas
Sugar 2.6g 4.46g Kohlrabi
Fiber 3.6g 2.3g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.129mg 0.032mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.24mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 46mg 53mg Rutabagas
Sodium 20mg 12mg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 36IU 2IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.3mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.131mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.04mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.16mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.1mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Rutabagas
Folate 16µg 21µg Rutabagas
Choline 12.3mg 14.1mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.027g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.088g Rutabagas
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
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.