Lentil vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between lentil and kohlrabi
- Lentil is higher in folate, iron, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, copper, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5; however, kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C.
- Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 67% higher.
- Lentil has 42 times more zinc than kohlrabi. While lentil has 1.27mg of zinc, kohlrabi has only 0.03mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Kohlrabi, 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 | +89.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +732.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +94.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4133.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +291.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +255.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +300% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +238% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +286.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1031.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +165.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +336.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +430.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +224.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +814.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +264.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 62mg | 67% |
| Folate | 181µg | 16µg | 41% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 0.4mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 46mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 3.6g | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.139mg | 15% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 1.7g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.129mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.03mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.05mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.165mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 6.2g | 5% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 12.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.02mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 27kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 19mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.048g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 350mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
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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
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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lentil is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)