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Kohlrabi vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between kohlrabi and cayenne pepper

  • Cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin K, vitamin B3, and potassium than kohlrabi.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 831% more.
  • Cayenne pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cayenne pepper is 32, while the glycemic index of kohlrabi is 20.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +516.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +475.4%
Contains more IronIron +1850%
Contains more CopperCopper +189.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +8166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +537%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1338.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1157.1%

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% 0.67% 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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +23.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +103950%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4495%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2075.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1533.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +80200%
Contains more FolateFolate +562.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +318.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more WaterWater +1030.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +606.5%
Contains more FatsFats +17170%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +813.4%
Contains more OtherOther +504%

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
23% 19% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.37 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39185.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17337.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin A 2µg 2081µg 231%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 29.83mg 196%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 2.45mg 177%
Fiber 3.6g 27.2g 94%
Iron 0.4mg 7.8mg 93%
Manganese 0.139mg 2mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.919mg 69%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 80.3µg 67%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 8.37g 55%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 8.701mg 52%
Potassium 350mg 2014mg 49%
Phosphorus 46mg 293mg 35%
Magnesium 19mg 152mg 32%
Copper 0.129mg 0.373mg 27%
Fats 0.1g 17.27g 26%
Folate 16µg 106µg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.328mg 23%
Zinc 0.03mg 2.48mg 22%
Protein 1.7g 12.01g 21%
Carbs 6.2g 56.63g 17%
Vitamin C 62mg 76.4mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.013g 3.26g 15%
Calories 27kcal 318kcal 15%
Selenium 0.7µg 8.8µg 15%
Calcium 24mg 148mg 12%
Choline 12.3mg 51.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 2.75g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 3%
Net carbs 2.6g 29.43g N/A
Sugar 2.6g 10.34g N/A
Sodium 20mg 30mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Cayenne pepper
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
23%
Kohlrabi
221%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.247g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.