Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
Crisp mild brassica stem eaten raw or cooked.
About Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi is the enlarged, swollen stem of a brassica plant, eaten as a vegetable rather than as a conventional root. It is used raw in salads, slaws, and garnishes, and cooked in soups, stews, sautés, gratins, and other vegetable dishes. Both the stem and young leaves may be used.
The stem has a crisp, juicy texture and a mild flavour reminiscent of cabbage with a lightly peppery or sweet note. Younger kohlrabi is usually more tender; larger or older specimens can be fibrous. Cooking softens the flesh and brings out a gentler, sweeter character.
Skin may be pale green, white, or purple, while the interior is usually pale. Kohlrabi is sold whole, trimmed, peeled, sliced, grated, or cubed. Peeling removes the tougher outer layer, and roasting, boiling, or sautéing changes the raw crunch to a tender texture.
- Ingredient type
- whole food
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Kohl rabi, boiled in unsalted water
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Kohl rabi, raw
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Kohlrabi, Blanched
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Kohlrabi, cooked
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Kohlrabi, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
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Kohlrabi, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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Kohlrabi, peeled, fresh, boiled, drained
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Kohlrabi, peeled, fresh, raw
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Kohlrabi, Raw
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Kohlrabi nutrition & diet
Kohlrabi nutritional value
Kohlrabi, raw
Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.
- Calories
- 27kcal
- Protein
- 1.7g
- Carbs
- 6.2g
- Fat
- 0.1g
Reference values for the named food form. Compare the same edible preparation; other recipes and products differ.
Portions & preparation
Use a reference for the edible swollen stem of kohlrabi, with leaves included only when specifically eaten. Raw slices, boiled pieces, roasted portions, and pickled preparations are different forms; account for trimming and any oil, salt, dressing, batter, or sauce added during preparation.
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Diet considerations
Kohlrabi is a plant-derived brassica vegetable. Plain raw or cooked portions fit plant-based patterns, but compatibility changes when prepared with butter, cheese, meat stock, or creamy sauces. Breading or accompanying cereal ingredients can alter the dish, while the portion and preparation shape its carbohydrate contribution.
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Dietary compatibility
- VeganNot established
- VegetarianNot established
- PescatarianNot established
- KetoNot established
- PaleoNot established
- Low-carbNot established
- HalalNot established
- KosherNot established
What these diet assessments mean
- Vegan · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Vegetarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Pescatarian · Not established
- The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
- Keto · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Paleo · Not established
- The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
- Low-carb · Not established
- A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
- Halal · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
- Kosher · Not established
- Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.
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Sources & review
Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Kohlrabi, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.
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