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Kohlrabi vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between kohlrabi and whey

  • Kohlrabi has more vitamin C, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, manganese, and potassium; however, whey is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily vitamin C needs 69% more than whey.
  • The glycemic index of whey is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Kohlrabi, raw and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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%
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +117.4%
Contains more IronIron +566.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13800%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +333.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +171.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~46mg

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%
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +61900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +440.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +383.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +30.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Whey
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more OtherOther +88.7%
Contains more FatsFats +260%
~equal in Water ~93.12g

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
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1328.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Kohlrabi Whey
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kohlrabi Whey DV% diff.
Vitamin C 62mg 0.1mg 69%
Copper 0.129mg 0.004mg 14%
Fiber 3.6g 0g 14%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.28µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.158mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.15mg 0.031mg 9%
Potassium 350mg 161mg 6%
Manganese 0.139mg 0.001mg 6%
Folate 16µg 1µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 0.383mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 0.06mg 4%
Magnesium 19mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 0mg 3%
Calcium 24mg 47mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.074mg 2%
Protein 1.7g 0.85g 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.9µg 2%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.13mg 1%
Sodium 20mg 54mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.013g 0.23g 1%
Choline 12.3mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.036mg 1%
Calories 27kcal 27kcal 0%
Fats 0.1g 0.36g 0%
Carbs 6.2g 5.14g 0%
Net carbs 2.6g 5.14g N/A
Sugar 2.6g 5.14g N/A
Phosphorus 46mg 46mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.1g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.049mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.078mg 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0.067mg 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0.056mg 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0.013mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.039mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.05mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.019mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kohlrabi Whey
Low Calories diet Equal
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Kohlrabi
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.217g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.