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Cauliflower vs. Butterbur — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cauliflower and Butterbur

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, and Vitamin B6, while Butterbur has more Potassium, Calcium, Copper, and Manganese.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Butterbur contains 21 times less Vitamin B5 than Cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Butterbur contains 0.032mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw and Butterbur, (fuki), raw.

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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 Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Calcium +368.2%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +164.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 14
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 31% 4% 10% 6% 58% 1% 5% 35% 36% 5%
Contains more Iron +320%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Zinc +68.8%
Contains more Calcium +368.2%
Contains more Potassium +119.1%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +164.1%
Contains more Manganese +76.8%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Equal in Magnesium - 14

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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Contains more Vitamin C +53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1984.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +470%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 105% 5% 5% 4% 2% 23% 8% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +53%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1984.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.7%
Contains more Folate +470%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +392.3%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Equal in Water - 94.5
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.39 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 3.61 g
Water: 94.5 g
Other: 1.46 g
Contains more Protein +392.3%
Contains more Fats +600%
Contains more Carbs +37.7%
Contains more Other +92.1%
Equal in Water - 94.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Butterbur Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 3.61g Butterbur
Protein 1.92g 0.39g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.04g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 3.61g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 14kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Butterbur
Fiber 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 103mg Butterbur
Iron 0.42mg 0.1mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 14mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 12mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 655mg Butterbur
Sodium 30mg 7mg Butterbur
Zinc 0.27mg 0.16mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.103mg Butterbur
Manganese 0.155mg 0.274mg Butterbur
Selenium 0.6µg 0.9µg Butterbur
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Butterbur
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Butterbur
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 31.5mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.032mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.096mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 10µg 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 Butterbur
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g Cauliflower
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 Butterbur
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
13%
Butterbur
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
19%
Butterbur

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Butterbur
Butterbur contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Butterbur
Butterbur is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Butterbur
Butterbur is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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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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. Butterbur - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170385/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.