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Agar vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Agar and Cauliflower different?

  • Agar is richer in Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Copper, Calcium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin E , while Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Agar covers your daily need of Iron 262% more than Cauliflower.
  • Agar contains 63 times more Vitamin E than Cauliflower. Agar contains 5mg of Vitamin E , while Cauliflower contains 0.08mg.

Seaweed, agar, dried and Cauliflower, raw types were 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 Calcium +2740.9%
Contains more Iron +4995.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +276.3%
Contains more Zinc +2048.1%
Contains more Copper +1464.1%
Contains more Manganese +2674.2%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 188% 803% 550% 23% 100% 14% 159% 204% 561% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2740.9%
Contains more Iron +4995.2%
Contains more Magnesium +5033.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +276.3%
Contains more Zinc +2048.1%
Contains more Copper +1464.1%
Contains more Manganese +2674.2%
Contains more Selenium +1133.3%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%

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.
Agar
6
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Contains more Vitamin E +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +917.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 100% 0% 0% 3% 52% 4% 182% 70% 435% 0% 61%
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 E +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +352.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +64.7%
Contains more Folate +917.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +57.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +151%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +1527.4%
Contains more Other +417.1%
Contains more Water +960.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.28
6% 81% 9% 4%
Protein: 6.21 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 80.88 g
Water: 8.68 g
Other: 3.93 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 +223.4%
Contains more Carbs +1527.4%
Contains more Other +417.1%
Contains more Water +960.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +229%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Agar 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 Agar Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 73.18g 2.97g Agar
Protein 6.21g 1.92g Agar
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Agar
Carbs 80.88g 4.97g Agar
Calories 306kcal 25kcal Agar
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 2.97g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 7.7g 2g Agar
Calcium 625mg 22mg Agar
Iron 21.4mg 0.42mg Agar
Magnesium 770mg 15mg Agar
Phosphorus 52mg 44mg Agar
Potassium 1125mg 299mg Agar
Sodium 102mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 5.8mg 0.27mg Agar
Copper 0.61mg 0.039mg Agar
Manganese 4.3mg 0.155mg Agar
Selenium 7.4µg 0.6µg Agar
Vitamin E 5mg 0.08mg Agar
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.222mg 0.06mg Agar
Vitamin B3 0.202mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 3.018mg 0.667mg Agar
Vitamin B6 0.303mg 0.184mg Agar
Folate 580µg 57µg Agar
Vitamin K 24.4µg 15.5µg Agar
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.061g 0.13g Agar
Omega-3 - EPA 0.087g 0g Agar
Monounsaturated Fat 0.027g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.031g Agar
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
Agar 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
75%
Agar
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Agar
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Agar
Agar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Agar
Agar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Agar
Agar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Agar
Agar 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. Agar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170090/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.