Sweet potato vs. Kohlrabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are sweet potatoes and kohlrabi different?
- Sweet potatoes are higher in vitamin A, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, kohlrabi is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for sweet potatoes is 384% higher.
- Sweet potatoes contain 5 times more vitamin B5 than kohlrabi. While sweet potatoes contain 0.884mg of vitamin B5, kohlrabi contains only 0.165mg.
- Kohlrabi has less sugar.
- Kohlrabi has a lower glycemic index (20) than sweet potatoes (70).
Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt and Kohlrabi, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +42.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +72.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +24.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +966.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +17.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +257.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +47950% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +47.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +114% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +430% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +271.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +435.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2200% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +216.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
1.7 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +234% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.052 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.013 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +91.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +250% |
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 A | 961µg | 2µg | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 19.6mg | 62mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.497mg | 0.139mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.884mg | 0.165mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.15mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.487mg | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.02mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.05mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.71g | 6.2g | 5% |
| Potassium | 475mg | 350mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.69mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.161mg | 0.129mg | 4% |
| Folate | 6µg | 16µg | 3% |
| Calories | 90kcal | 27kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.03mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 54mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Protein | 2.01g | 1.7g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 3.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 20mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.41g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.48g | 2.6g | N/A |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 12.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0.013g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.007g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 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
47%
23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
15%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kohlrabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kohlrabi contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Kohlrabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kohlrabi is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)