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Mussels vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between mussels and kohlrabi?

  • Mussels is richer in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1, yet kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C.
  • Mussels's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 1000% higher.
  • Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index than mussels.

We used Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat and Kohlrabi, raw types in this comparison.

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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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more IronIron +1580%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +8800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +519.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4792.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +30.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +475.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +375%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +355.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1300%
Contains more FatsFats +4380%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.2%
Contains more OtherOther +218%
Contains more WaterWater +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14385.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2425%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Kohlrabi DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.139mg 290%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.7µg 162%
Iron 6.72mg 0.4mg 79%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 62mg 54%
Protein 23.8g 1.7g 44%
Phosphorus 285mg 46mg 34%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.02mg 31%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.03mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.05mg 21%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B3 3mg 0.4mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.165mg 16%
Folate 76µg 16µg 15%
Sodium 369mg 20mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.6g 14%
Vitamin A 91µg 2µg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.048g 8%
Calories 172kcal 27kcal 7%
Fats 4.48g 0.1g 7%
Magnesium 37mg 19mg 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.013g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.15mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.007g 3%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 3%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Potassium 268mg 350mg 2%
Copper 0.149mg 0.129mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 24mg 1%
Carbs 7.39g 6.2g 0%
Net carbs 7.39g 2.6g N/A
Sugar 2.6g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0.049mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0.078mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0.067mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0.056mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0.013mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0.039mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0.05mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0.019mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels Kohlrabi
Low Calories diet ok
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
265%
Mussels
23%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 349mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $6.4)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.