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Cauliflower vs. Buttermilk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cauliflower and buttermilk

  • Cauliflower has more vitamin C, folate, vitamin K, vitamin B6, fiber, and vitamin B5; however, buttermilk is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 52% more than buttermilk.
  • Cauliflower has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, raw and Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 35% 13% 1.9% 3.7% 11% 38% 25% 0.26% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +36.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +98%
Contains more IronIron +740%
Contains more CopperCopper +254.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7650%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +427.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +55.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +102.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +233.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 4.7% 1% 0% 8.5% 36% 1.1% 17% 7.8% 28% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4720%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +60%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +774.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +441.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +15400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1040%
Contains more CholineCholine +150.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +72.4%
Contains more FatsFats +214.3%
Contains more OtherOther +17.1%
~equal in Carbs ~4.79g
~equal in Water ~90.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 17% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.548 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.033 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +647.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.033g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Buttermilk DV% diff.
Vitamin C 48.2mg 1mg 52%
Folate 57µg 5µg 13%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0.1µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.034mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Calcium 22mg 116mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.275mg 8%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.154mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.002mg 7%
Sodium 30mg 190mg 7%
Phosphorus 44mg 89mg 6%
Iron 0.42mg 0.05mg 5%
Choline 44.3mg 17.7mg 5%
Potassium 299mg 151mg 4%
Protein 1.92g 3.31g 3%
Copper 0.039mg 0.011mg 3%
Selenium 0.6µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.058mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.548g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0.254g 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Calories 25kcal 40kcal 1%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.034mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.88g 1%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.42mg 1%
Magnesium 15mg 11mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg 1%
Carbs 4.97g 4.79g 0%
Net carbs 2.97g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 1.91g 4.79g N/A
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.05mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.033g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.141mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.171mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0.313mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0.277mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.087mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.171mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.1mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Buttermilk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
9%
Buttermilk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
15%
Buttermilk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.418g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)
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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/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.