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Potato vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Potato and Cauliflower different?

  • Potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 43% higher.
  • Potato contains 3 times more Copper than Cauliflower. While Potato contains 0.118mg of Copper, Cauliflower contains only 0.039mg.

Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt and Cauliflower, raw are the varieties used 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 Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +202.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +157.1%
Contains more Magnesium +86.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.1%
Contains more Potassium +78.9%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +202.6%
Contains more Manganese +41.3%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Potato
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Folate +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +675%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +178.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +402.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.4%
Contains more Folate +103.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +675%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +325.6%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Water +22.9%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +30.2%
Contains more Carbs +325.6%
Contains more Other +75%
Contains more Fats +115.4%
Contains more Water +22.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +83.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +113.6%
Contains more Fructose +185.3%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +113.6%
Contains more Fructose +185.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 2.97g Potato
Protein 2.5g 1.92g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 21.15g 4.97g Potato
Calories 93kcal 25kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.18g 1.91g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 2g Potato
Calcium 15mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 1.08mg 0.42mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 15mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 44mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 299mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 30mg Potato
Zinc 0.36mg 0.27mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.039mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.155mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Potato
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Potato
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 9.6mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.05mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.507mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.184mg Potato
Folate 28µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 2µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.02mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.076mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.071mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.106mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.038mg 0.02mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.065mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.125mg
Histidine 0.042mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.13g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.031g Potato
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato Cauliflower
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
17%
Potato
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato
Potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in minerals
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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.