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Cauliflower vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cauliflower and Apple different?

  • Cauliflower is higher than Apple in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Choline, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 48% more than Apple.
  • Cauliflower contains 19 times more Folate than Apple. Cauliflower contains 57µg of Folate, while Apple contains 3µg.

Cauliflower, raw and Apples, raw, with skin 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 +266.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +179.4%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +342.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
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 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +266.7%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +179.4%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Copper +44.4%
Contains more Manganese +342.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%

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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Apple
Contains more Vitamin C +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +993.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%
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 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +194.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +993.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +348.8%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +604.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +125%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +638.5%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +177.9%
Equal in Water - 85.56
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +638.5%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Other +280%
Contains more Carbs +177.9%
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +385.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +158.5%
Contains more Fructose +508.2%
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
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +158.5%
Contains more Fructose +508.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Apple Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 11.41g Apple
Protein 1.92g 0.26g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.17g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 13.81g Apple
Calories 25kcal 52kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 0.97g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 1.91g 10.39g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 22mg 6mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.12mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 5mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 11mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 107mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.27mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.027mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.155mg 0.035mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 48.2mg 4.6mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.017mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.026mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.091mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.061mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.041mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 3µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 2.2µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.001mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.006mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.006mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.013mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.012mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.001mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.006mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.012mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.005mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.007g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.051g Apple
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
Cauliflower Apple
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
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.48g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apple
Apple is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

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

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