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Cauliflower vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cauliflower and feta

  • Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, yet feta is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for feta is 74% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, raw and Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +382.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +453.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +26.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2140.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +966.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +665.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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%
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +761.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +78.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +187.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +125%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +208%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.5%
Contains more WaterWater +66.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +640.1%
Contains more FatsFats +7500%
Contains more OtherOther +584.2%

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13497.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1806.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.13g 14.946g 67%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.844mg 60%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg 54%
Calcium 22mg 493mg 47%
Phosphorus 44mg 337mg 42%
Sodium 30mg 917mg 39%
Fats 0.28g 21.28g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0.6µg 15µg 26%
Protein 1.92g 14.21g 25%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.88mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.424mg 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 125µg 14%
Calories 25kcal 264kcal 12%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 1.8µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 4.623g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.154mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Potassium 299mg 62mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.028mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.967mg 6%
Folate 57µg 32µg 6%
Choline 44.3mg 15.4mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.591g 4%
Iron 0.42mg 0.65mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.991mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Copper 0.039mg 0.032mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Magnesium 15mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.18mg 1%
Carbs 4.97g 4.09g 0%
Net carbs 2.97g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.397mg 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 Feta
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 887mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.1)

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.