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Cauliflower vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cauliflower and Cardoon?

  • Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Cardoon is higher in Copper, and Magnesium.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 51% more.
  • Cauliflower has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Cardoon. While Cauliflower has 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, Cardoon has only 0.338mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Cauliflower is lower.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Cardoon, raw types 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 Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains less Sodium -82.4%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +218.2%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains more Magnesium +180%
Contains more Potassium +33.8%
Contains more Copper +492.3%
Contains more Manganese +65.2%

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 +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +19.3%
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 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +2310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +69%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +58.6%
Contains more Folate +19.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Equal in Water - 94
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +174.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Other +48.7%
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 2.47g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 0.7g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 4.07g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 17kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Cardoon
Fiber 2g 1.6g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.42mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 15mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 44mg 23mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 30mg 170mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.155mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.3mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.338mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.116mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 68µg Cardoon
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 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.018g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.041g Cardoon
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 Cardoon
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
10%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 140mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.