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Kohlrabi vs. Water chestnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Kohlrabi and Water chestnuts different?

  • Kohlrabi is higher in Vitamin C, however, Water chestnuts are richer in Copper, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Kohlrabi is 64% higher.

Kohlrabi, raw and Waterchestnuts, chinese, (matai), raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +118.2%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +152.7%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7
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 4% 3% 16% 27% 52% 2% 14% 109% 44% 4%
Contains more Calcium +118.2%
Contains more Iron +566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +15.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +37%
Contains more Potassium +66.9%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Zinc +1566.7%
Contains more Copper +152.7%
Contains more Manganese +138.1%
Equal in Selenium - 0.7

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Folate - 16
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 0% 24% 0% 14% 35% 47% 19% 29% 76% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1450%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Equal in Folate - 16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Carbs +286.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1.1
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
24% 73%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 23.94 g
Water: 73.46 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +21.4%
Contains more Water +23.9%
Contains more Carbs +286.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.1
Equal in Other - 1.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi Water chestnuts
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 Water chestnuts Opinion
Net carbs 2.6g 20.94g Water chestnuts
Protein 1.7g 1.4g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.1g 0.1g
Carbs 6.2g 23.94g Water chestnuts
Calories 27kcal 97kcal Water chestnuts
Sugar 2.6g 4.8g Kohlrabi
Fiber 3.6g 3g Kohlrabi
Calcium 24mg 11mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.4mg 0.06mg Kohlrabi
Magnesium 19mg 22mg Water chestnuts
Phosphorus 46mg 63mg Water chestnuts
Potassium 350mg 584mg Water chestnuts
Sodium 20mg 14mg Water chestnuts
Zinc 0.03mg 0.5mg Water chestnuts
Copper 0.129mg 0.326mg Water chestnuts
Manganese 0.139mg 0.331mg Water chestnuts
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin A 36IU 0IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.48mg 1.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin C 62mg 4mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.14mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.2mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.479mg Water chestnuts
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.328mg Water chestnuts
Folate 16µg 16µg
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg Water chestnuts
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
Saturated Fat 0.013g 0.026g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Kohlrabi
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.043g Kohlrabi

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Water chestnuts
Low Fats diet Equal
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
21%
Water chestnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
27%
Water chestnuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Water chestnuts
Water chestnuts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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. Water chestnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170066/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.