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Kohlrabi vs. Savoy cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Kohlrabi and Savoy cabbage

  • Kohlrabi has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Savoy cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Savoy cabbage covers your daily Vitamin K needs 57% more than Kohlrabi.
  • Savoy cabbage contains 2 times less Copper than Kohlrabi. Kohlrabi contains 0.129mg of Copper, while Savoy cabbage contains 0.062mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw and Cabbage, savoy, 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 Potassium +52.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
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 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Potassium +52.2%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Copper +108.1%
Contains more Calcium +45.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.4%
Contains more Zinc +800%
Contains more Manganese +29.5%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Phosphorus - 42

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 E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +68700%
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 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin E +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +68700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 6.1
Equal in Water - 91
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Other +25%
Contains more Protein +17.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Carbs - 6.1
Equal in Water - 91

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.013
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.007
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.049
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.049 g
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.013
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.007
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.049

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 3g Savoy cabbage
Protein 1.7g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.2g 6.1g Kohlrabi
Calories 27kcal 27kcal
Sugar 2.6g 2.27g Savoy cabbage
Fiber 3.6g 3.1g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 35mg Savoy cabbage
Iron 0.4mg 0.4mg
Magnesium 19mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Phosphorus 46mg 42mg Kohlrabi
Potassium 350mg 230mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 20mg 28mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.03mg 0.27mg Savoy cabbage
Copper 0.129mg 0.062mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.139mg 0.18mg Savoy cabbage
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A 36IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0.17mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 62mg 31mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.3mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 16µg 80µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin K 0.1µg 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.067mg 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.056mg 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.013mg 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.05mg 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.019mg 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.013g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.007g
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.049g Savoy cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Savoy cabbage
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.013 g)

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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.