Kohlrabi derives its common name from the Germanic words “kohl” and “rabi“, which mean cabbage and turnip respectively.
It has a crunchy and sweet taste and is used both raw and cooked. Kohlrabi is commonly called a root, despite the fact that it is technically a stem.
Kohlrabi is a long, leafy vegetable with a round, bulbous stem that is 7-10 centimeters in diameter and is medium to large in size.
There are two layers of rosette-shaped, dark green leaves covering the pale, firm, and smooth skin of the swollen stem.
White, aqueous, dense, and crisp, the flesh has a faint, cabbage-like scent. The green kohlrabi is a juicy, crunchy vegetable that tastes mildly peppery and sweet, similar to broccoli, cabbage, and cucumber.
Kalkrabi is rich in vitamin C and a good source of both potassium and fiber. A high amount of phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and iron can also be found in the stem.
Scientific name of Kohlrabi
Brassica Oleracea
Other names of Kohlrabi
- German Turnip
- Stem Turnip
- Cabbage Turnip
- Kohl-Rabi
Calories by source in Kohlrabi
- Calories by carbohydrate in Kohlrabi = 82%
- Calories by fat in Kohlrabi = 3%
- Calories by protein in Kohlrabi = 15%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Kohlrabi
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Kohlrabi = 71%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Kohlrabi = 19%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Kohlrabi = 10%
Nutrition facts of Kohlrabi
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.1 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.7 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 6.2 | GRAM | 2% |
Detailed vitamin profile of Kohlrabi, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart.
Detailed mineral profile of Kohlrabi, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart.
Availability of Kohlrabi
- Kohlrabi is available round the year. Peak season in between early fall and spring.
Complete nutrition facts of Kohlrabi
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