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Rutabagas vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Rutabagas and Kohlrabi?

  • Rutabagas have less Vitamin C, Copper, and Fiber than Kohlrabi.
  • Kohlrabi's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 41% higher.
  • Rutabagas have 2 times more Sugar than Kohlrabi. Rutabagas have 4.46g of Sugar, while Kohlrabi has 2.6g.

We used Rutabagas, raw 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 14% 13% 27% 17% 11% 6.5% 23% 1.6% 17% 3.8%
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 CalciumCalcium +79.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +15.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +14.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +303.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.139mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 83% 0.12% 6% 0% 23% 9.2% 13% 9.6% 23% 0% 0.75% 16% 7.7%
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% 2.2% 9.6% 0% 13% 4.6% 7.5% 9.9% 35% 0% 0.25% 12% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +75%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +31.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +148%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.165mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.2 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +60%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +39%
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.4%
Contains more OtherOther +40.8%
~equal in Water ~91g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.088 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 +257.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +83.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Kohlrabi Opinion
Calories 37kcal 27kcal Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 1.7g Kohlrabi
Fats 0.16g 0.1g Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 62mg Kohlrabi
Net carbs 6.32g 2.6g Rutabagas
Carbs 8.62g 6.2g Rutabagas
Magnesium 20mg 19mg Rutabagas
Calcium 43mg 24mg Rutabagas
Potassium 305mg 350mg Kohlrabi
Iron 0.44mg 0.4mg Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g 2.6g Kohlrabi
Fiber 2.3g 3.6g Kohlrabi
Copper 0.032mg 0.129mg Kohlrabi
Zinc 0.24mg 0.03mg Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Phosphorus 53mg 46mg Rutabagas
Sodium 12mg 20mg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 2IU 36IU Kohlrabi
Vitamin A 0µg 2µg Kohlrabi
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.48mg Kohlrabi
Manganese 0.131mg 0.139mg Kohlrabi
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.05mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.4mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.165mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.15mg Kohlrabi
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Rutabagas
Folate 21µg 16µg Rutabagas
Choline 14.1mg 12.3mg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.013g Kohlrabi
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 0.007g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.048g Rutabagas
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
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
24%
Kohlrabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
15%
Kohlrabi

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is cheaper?
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.