Kohl rabi, raw

Kohl rabi is a vegetable in the cabbage family, eaten for its swollen stem. The figures here describe raw kohl rabi with the skin thickly peeled away. It consists mainly of water and provides 3.7g of carbohydrate, 43mg of vitamin C, 82µg of folate and 340mg of potassium per 100g.

Vitamin C supports normal collagen formation and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Folate contributes to normal blood cell formation, while potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. Raw kohl rabi contains little fat or salt, which may be relevant for people monitoring their intake. Full nutritional figures are shown in the tables below.