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Cauliflower vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cauliflower and chickpea raw

  • Cauliflower has more vitamin C, while chickpea raw has more manganese, folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 920% higher.
  • Chickpea raw contains 12 times less vitamin C than cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 48.2mg of vitamin C, while chickpea raw contains 4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, 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.
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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +159.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.1%
Contains more IronIron +926.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1582.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +922.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +472.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13645.8%

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1105%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +925%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +854%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +253.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +203.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +190.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +877.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +124.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more WaterWater +1098.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +966.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2057.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1166.6%
Contains more OtherOther +276.3%

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3950%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8709.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 0.155mg 21.306mg 920%
Folate 57µg 557µg 125%
Copper 0.039mg 0.656mg 69%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 4mg 49%
Iron 0.42mg 4.31mg 49%
Fiber 2g 12.2g 41%
Protein 1.92g 20.47g 37%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.477mg 36%
Phosphorus 44mg 252mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.535mg 27%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.76mg 23%
Carbs 4.97g 62.95g 19%
Calories 25kcal 378kcal 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 2.731g 18%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 1.588mg 18%
Magnesium 15mg 79mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.212mg 12%
Potassium 299mg 718mg 12%
Choline 44.3mg 99.3mg 10%
Fats 0.28g 6.04g 9%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 1.541mg 6%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 9µg 5%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.82mg 5%
Calcium 22mg 57mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 1.377g 3%
Saturated fat 0.13g 0.603g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 10.7g N/A
Sodium 30mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.566mg 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 Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.473g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.