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Cauliflower vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cauliflower and Seaweed

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Seaweed is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Copper, and Zinc.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 50% more than Seaweed.
  • Seaweed has 92 times less Vitamin B6 than Cauliflower. Cauliflower has 0.184mg of Vitamin B6, while Seaweed has 0.002mg.
  • Cauliflower contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw.

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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 Potassium +236%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +578.6%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42
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 51% 107% 87% 18% 8% 31% 34% 44% 27% 4%
Contains more Potassium +236%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Calcium +663.6%
Contains more Iron +578.6%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Zinc +355.6%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 42

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 C +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +325.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642
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 7% 18% 0% 10% 13% 35% 9% 39% 1% 135% 0% 166%
Contains more Vitamin C +1506.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +9100%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Folate +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +325.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.05
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.47
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.642

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +92.6%
Contains more Other +769.7%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more Protein +14.3%
Contains more Water +12.9%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +92.6%
Contains more Other +769.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.6%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
63% 25% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.247 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +51.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Seaweed Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 8.27g Seaweed
Protein 1.92g 1.68g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.56g Seaweed
Carbs 4.97g 9.57g Seaweed
Calories 25kcal 43kcal Seaweed
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.6g Seaweed
Fiber 2g 1.3g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 168mg Seaweed
Iron 0.42mg 2.85mg Seaweed
Magnesium 15mg 121mg Seaweed
Phosphorus 44mg 42mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 89mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 233mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 1.23mg Seaweed
Copper 0.039mg 0.13mg Seaweed
Manganese 0.155mg 0.2mg Seaweed
Selenium 0.6µg 0.7µg Seaweed
Vitamin A 0IU 116IU Seaweed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Seaweed
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.87mg Seaweed
Vitamin C 48.2mg 3mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.15mg Seaweed
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.47mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.642mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.002mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 180µg Seaweed
Vitamin K 15.5µg 66µg Seaweed
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.048mg Seaweed
Threonine 0.076mg 0.055mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.076mg Seaweed
Leucine 0.106mg 0.083mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.082mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.025mg Seaweed
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.043mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.072mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.024mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.247g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Seaweed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.098g Seaweed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.047g Seaweed
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 Seaweed
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
36%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed
Seaweed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 203mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.