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Kohlrabi

Kohlrabi


Selection Information


Usage: Leaves can be eaten raw in salads or steamed. The bulbs can be cooked like turnips.

Selection: Also called cabbage turnip, the two varieties of kohlrabi, green and purple, should both have medium-sized firm roots. The coloring should be light for the green variety and deep for the purple variety. The greens for both varieties should be crisp and firm.

Avoid: Avoid product with blemishes on the roots, leaves that have dark patches of slime, are wilted or yellowing.


Seasonal Information


Available year-round, peaking in early summer.


Kohlrabi Nutritional Information



Serving Size: 135g

Amount Per Serving

 
Calories 36
Calories from Fat 0

 

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g

3% 

  Saturated Fat Fat 0g

1% 

Cholesterol 0mg

0% 

Sodium 27mg

1% 

Total Carbohydrate 8g

3% 

Dietary Fiber 5g

19% 

Sugars 4g

 

Protein 2g

 

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 140%

Calcium 3%

Iron 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Source: PMA's Labeling Facts


Kohlrabi is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It's also a good source of Thiamin, Folate, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

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