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Kohlrabi vs. Taro leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kohlrabi and Taro leaves

  • Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C, however, Taro leaves are richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin B2, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin E .
  • Taro leaves' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 90% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Kohlrabi, raw and Taro leaves, 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 Calcium +345.8%
Contains more Iron +462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +1266.7%
Contains more Copper +109.3%
Contains more Manganese +413.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
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 33% 85% 33% 26% 58% 1% 12% 90% 94% 5%
Contains more Calcium +345.8%
Contains more Iron +462.5%
Contains more Magnesium +136.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.4%
Contains more Potassium +85.1%
Contains less Sodium -85%
Contains more Zinc +1266.7%
Contains more Copper +109.3%
Contains more Manganese +413.7%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 C +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +13302.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +108500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.146
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 290% 41% 0% 174% 53% 106% 29% 6% 34% 95% 0% 272%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +13302.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +320.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +318%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +278.3%
Contains more Folate +687.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +108500%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +192.9%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +92%
Equal in Carbs - 6.7
Equal in Water - 85.66
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
5% 7% 86% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 0.74 g
Carbs: 6.7 g
Water: 85.66 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more Protein +192.9%
Contains more Fats +640%
Contains more Other +92%
Equal in Carbs - 6.7
Equal in Water - 85.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.6%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
29% 12% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.151 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.307 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +757.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +539.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Taro leaves Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 3g Taro leaves
Protein 1.7g 4.98g Taro leaves
Fats 0.1g 0.74g Taro leaves
Carbs 6.2g 6.7g Taro leaves
Calories 27kcal 42kcal Taro leaves
Sugar 2.6g 3.01g Kohlrabi
Fiber 3.6g 3.7g Taro leaves
Calcium 24mg 107mg Taro leaves
Iron 0.4mg 2.25mg Taro leaves
Magnesium 19mg 45mg Taro leaves
Phosphorus 46mg 60mg Taro leaves
Potassium 350mg 648mg Taro leaves
Sodium 20mg 3mg Taro leaves
Zinc 0.03mg 0.41mg Taro leaves
Copper 0.129mg 0.27mg Taro leaves
Manganese 0.139mg 0.714mg Taro leaves
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Taro leaves
Vitamin A 36IU 4825IU Taro leaves
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 241µg Taro leaves
Vitamin E 0.48mg 2.02mg Taro leaves
Vitamin C 62mg 52mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.209mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.456mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.513mg Taro leaves
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.084mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.146mg Kohlrabi
Folate 16µg 126µg Taro leaves
Vitamin K 0.1µg 108.6µg Taro leaves
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.048mg Taro leaves
Threonine 0.049mg 0.167mg Taro leaves
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.26mg Taro leaves
Leucine 0.067mg 0.392mg Taro leaves
Lysine 0.056mg 0.246mg Taro leaves
Methionine 0.013mg 0.079mg Taro leaves
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.195mg Taro leaves
Valine 0.05mg 0.256mg Taro leaves
Histidine 0.019mg 0.114mg Taro leaves
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.151g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.06g Taro leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.307g Taro leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Kohlrabi Taro leaves
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
91%
Taro leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
43%
Taro leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Taro leaves
Taro leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.138g)
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. Taro leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168487/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.