Pasta vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pasta and kohlrabi
- Pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, iron, and vitamin B12; however, kohlrabi is higher in vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B6.
- Kohlrabi covers your daily vitamin C needs 69% more than pasta.
- The glycemic index of pasta is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 IronIron | +185% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +300% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1358.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +341.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +202.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +950% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +302.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +222.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1671.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +793.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.3% |
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 | 0mg | 62mg | 69% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 14% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Folate | 64µg | 16µg | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.02mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 350mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 0.4mg | 9% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 1.7g | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 6.2g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.03mg | 5% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 27kcal | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.139mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.048g | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.48mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.013g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Kohlrabi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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