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Mashed potato vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mashed potato and Kohlrabi

  • Mashed potato has more Polyunsaturated fat, however, Kohlrabi is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Kohlrabi covers your daily Vitamin C needs 69% more than Mashed potato.
  • Kohlrabi has 28 times less Polyunsaturated fat than Mashed potato. Mashed potato has 1.342g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Kohlrabi has 0.048g.
  • Kohlrabi contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed 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 Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +268.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 14% 20% 31% 3% 1% 43% 19% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.3%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +29%
Contains more Magnesium +26.7%
Contains more Potassium +22.4%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Copper +268.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%

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 +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +77.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +413.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +5800%
Contains more Vitamin E +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Contains more Folate +77.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +2720%
Contains more Carbs +136.3%
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.7
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Fats +2720%
Contains more Carbs +136.3%
Contains more Other +26%
Contains more Water +14.3%
Equal in Protein - 1.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2695.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.013 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2695.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Kohlrabi Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 2.6g Mashed potato
Protein 1.65g 1.7g Kohlrabi
Fats 2.82g 0.1g Mashed potato
Carbs 14.65g 6.2g Mashed potato
Calories 89kcal 27kcal Mashed potato
Starch 12.1g Mashed potato
Fructose 0.2g Mashed potato
Sugar 0.5g 2.6g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 3.6g Kohlrabi
Calcium 18mg 24mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.31mg 0.4mg Kohlrabi
Magnesium 15mg 19mg Kohlrabi
Phosphorus 59mg 46mg Mashed potato
Potassium 286mg 350mg Kohlrabi
Sodium 306mg 20mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.22mg 0.03mg Mashed potato
Copper 0.035mg 0.129mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.098mg 0.139mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Mashed potato
Vitamin A 185IU 36IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 2µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin C 0mg 62mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.05mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.02mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 0.4mg Mashed potato
Vitamin B5 0.165mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Folate 9µg 16µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 0.1µg Mashed potato
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
Trans Fat 0.105g 0g Kohlrabi
Saturated Fat 0.577g 0.013g Kohlrabi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 0.007g Mashed potato
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 0.048g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Mashed potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g Mashed potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mashed potato Kohlrabi
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
9%
Mashed potato
25%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 286mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.564g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Kohlrabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168424/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.