Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Vegetables
  4. Red cabbage
  5. Compare
  6. Red cabbage vs. Cauliflower

Red cabbage vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

What are the differences between Red cabbage and Cauliflower?

  • Red cabbage is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 19% more.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cauliflower is lower.

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

Infographic

Red cabbage vs Cauliflower infographic
Infographic link

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
5
:
4
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Cauliflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +104.5%
Contains more Iron +90.5%
Contains more Manganese +56.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.7%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Zinc +22.7%
Contains more Copper +129.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
7
:
3
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.7%
Contains more Folate +216.7%
Red cabbage
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%
Cauliflower
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 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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +353.7%
Contains more Folate +216.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
1
:
4
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Carbs +48.3%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Water - 92.07
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Cauliflower
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 Carbs +48.3%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
2
:
1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Cauliflower
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +158.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +183.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +85.1%
Contains more Fructose +52.6%
Red cabbage
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
Cauliflower
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 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.
Red cabbage Cauliflower
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 Red cabbage Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 2.97g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.16g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 7.37g 4.97g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 25kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g 0.97g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 2.1g 2g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 22mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.42mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 15mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 243mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 27mg 30mg Red cabbage
Zinc 0.22mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.017mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.243mg 0.155mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 1116IU 0IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 0µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.08mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 57mg 48.2mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.05mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.06mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.184mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 38.2µg 15.5µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.039mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.046mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.049mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.014mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.048mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.024mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.13g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.031g Red cabbage
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

Red cabbage
Red cabbage vs Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Red cabbage
Red cabbage vs Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Red cabbage
Red cabbage vs Broccoli
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cauliflower vs Broccoli
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cauliflower vs Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout
Cauliflower
Cauliflower vs Cabbage
Cabbage

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
39%
Red cabbage
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
13%
Cauliflower

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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.