Kohlrabi
What it is
Kohlrabi is a vegetable grown for its enlarged stem. Utah State University Extension describes peeling the outer skin and eating the inner flesh raw or cooked. The table here uses USDA's raw-kohlrabi record.
What it does
The reference supplies 3.6 g of fiber, 62 mg of vitamin C, and 350 mg of potassium per 100 g. Vitamin C is needed for collagen production. These are contributions from the food's composition, rather than evidence for a therapeutic use.
Research context and ingredient forms
The enlarged stem and the plant's leaves are different food parts. Do not assign this profile to a cooked leaf dish or assume the same values for every preparation.
Using this information
Use the peeled edible stem weight for this reference. For cooked kohlrabi, select a matching cooked record or calculate the complete recipe, including other ingredients.
Food sources and composition
| Nutrient | Amount and serving basis | Food and source |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 27 kcal per 100 g edible portion | Kohlrabi, raw; Kohlrabi, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 6.2 g per 100 g edible portion | Kohlrabi, raw; Kohlrabi, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Fiber, total dietary | 3.6 g per 100 g edible portion | Kohlrabi, raw; Kohlrabi, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 62 mg per 100 g edible portion | Kohlrabi, raw; Kohlrabi, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Potassium, K | 350 mg per 100 g edible portion | Kohlrabi, raw; Kohlrabi, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
| Folate, total | 16 µg per 100 g edible portion | Kohlrabi, raw; Kohlrabi, raw SR Legacy April 2018; FDC published 2019-04-01 |
Scientific Research & References
- Kohlrabi, raw
2019 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical food/preparation-specific composition, not a clinical-outcome estimate or current brand label.
Source assessment recorded.
- USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Legacy Release: Documentation
2018 · USDA Agricultural Research Service
Limitations: Historical dataset; values may be analytical, calculated, imputed, or assumed zero. Not clinical-outcome evidence.
Source assessment recorded.
- How to Grow Kohlrabi in Your Garden
2020 · Utah State University Extension
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
- Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Consumers
NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
Limitations: Used only for the mapped definition or nutrient role, not a food-specific clinical benefit.
Source assessment recorded.
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