Cauliflower vs. Green beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cauliflower and green beans different?
- Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and folate, while green beans are higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and manganese.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 43% more than green beans.
- Cauliflower contains 9 times more vitamin B5 than green beans. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of vitamin B5, while green beans contain 0.074mg.
Cauliflower, raw and Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 PotassiumPotassium | +104.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +51.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +396.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +801.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +72.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +61.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +21.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +209% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.89 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
7.88 g
Water:
89.22 g
Other:
0.73 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +58.6% |
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Protein
~1.89g
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Fats
~0.28g
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Water
~89.22g
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Other
~0.73g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.064 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.145 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +209.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +367.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 9.7mg | 43% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 47.9µg | 27% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.074mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.056mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.285mg | 6% |
| Folate | 57µg | 33µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.2g | 5% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 16.9mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 146mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 32µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.46mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.097mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.057mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.074mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 29mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 44mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.145g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.614mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 35kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 7.88g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 1.89g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 4.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 3.63g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
21%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green beans contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Green beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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