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Cauliflower vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cauliflower and Borage different?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Borage is higher in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, and Calcium.
  • Borage covers your daily need of Iron 36% more than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower contains 16 times more Vitamin B5 than Borage. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Borage contains 0.041mg.

Cauliflower, raw and Borage, 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 less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Calcium +322.7%
Contains more Iron +685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +125.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains less Sodium -62.5%
Contains more Zinc +35%
Contains more Calcium +322.7%
Contains more Iron +685.7%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.5%
Contains more Potassium +57.2%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Manganese +125.2%
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.
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Borage
Contains more Vitamin C +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1526.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1526.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +119%
Contains more Folate +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Carbs +62.4%
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Other +89.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.8
Equal in Water - 93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.6%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +520.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +251.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cauliflower Borage
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cauliflower Borage Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 3.06g Borage
Protein 1.92g 1.8g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 4.97g 3.06g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 21kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Borage
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.42mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 15mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 44mg 53mg Borage
Potassium 299mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 30mg 80mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.2mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.155mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 0IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 35mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.041mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.084mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 13µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
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 0.13g 0.17g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.109g Borage
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
Cauliflower Borage
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
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage 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. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.