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Cauliflower vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cauliflower and Red cabbage?

  • Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin B5, and Folate, yet Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% more.
  • Cauliflower has 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Red cabbage. While Cauliflower has 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, Red cabbage has only 0.147mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cauliflower is lower.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Cabbage, red, raw types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 27
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.7%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 161% 13% 14% 10% 41% 43% 43% 0% 39%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.7%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +146.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Equal in Water - 90.39
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Equal in Water - 90.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +85.1%
Contains more Fructose +52.6%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
16% 46% 39%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.6 g
Glucose: 1.74 g
Fructose: 1.48 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +85.1%
Contains more Fructose +52.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Red cabbage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 1.92g 1.43g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.16g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 7.37g Red cabbage
Calories 25kcal 31kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 0.97g 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 1.91g 3.83g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 22mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.42mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 44mg 30mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 243mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.27mg 0.22mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.017mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg 0.243mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 48.2mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.418mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.147mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 57µg 18µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.012mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.034mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.046mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.049mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.014mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.036mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.048mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.024mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.012g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.08g Red cabbage
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Cauliflower
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.109g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.92g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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