Botanical Name: Brassica oleracea
- Mr. McGregor’s Farm Fresh Purple Kohlrabi
Common Name: Purple Kohlrabi
Description: The lively purple stems infuse hints of green as it graduates to the leaf. Purple Kohlrabi has a mildly pleasing flavor that provides a nice contrast to the more spicy microgreens.
Interesting Facts:
- Kohlrabi is called the German Turnip.
- Kohlrabi has been selectively bred to isolate certain selective traits.
- Kohlrabi dates back to the 1500’s.
The following table provides the nutritional values for 1 cup (135 grams) of raw kohlrabi provided by the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 22 (2009):
| Calories | 36 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2.29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.37 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Potassium | 472 mg |
| Vitamin C | 83.7 mg |
| Calcium | 32 mg |
| Phosphorus | 62 mg |
| Magnesium | 26 mg |
| Choline | 16.6 mg |
| Vitamin E | .65 mg |
| Iron | .54 mg |
| Niacin | .54 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid | .223 mg |
