Kohlrabi vs. Turnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between kohlrabi and turnip
- Turnip has less vitamin C and fiber.
- Kohlrabi covers your daily vitamin C needs 46% more than turnip.
- Turnip contains 2 times less fiber than kohlrabi. Kohlrabi contains 3.6g of fiber, while turnip contains 1.8g.
- The glycemic index of turnip is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw and Turnips, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +72.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +195.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +88.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.1g
~equal in
Carbs
~6.43g
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Water
~91.87g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -15.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +10.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 62mg | 21mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 191mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.129mg | 0.085mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 46mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 11mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.7g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 20mg | 67mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.165mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.6g | 4.63g | N/A |
| Carbs | 6.2g | 6.43g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 3.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.139mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Folate | 16µg | 15µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.013g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 11.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.006g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.078mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.067mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.056mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.039mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Turnip is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kohlrabi is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)