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Cauliflower vs. Hamburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cauliflower and Hamburger

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, however, Hamburger is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
  • Hamburger covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 60% more than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cauliflower, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; double, regular, patty; plain.

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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 Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +585.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +963%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +40%
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% 108% 15% 59% 20% 54% 79% 31% 29% 0%
Contains more Potassium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Calcium +363.6%
Contains more Iron +585.7%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +209.1%
Contains more Zinc +963%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Manganese +40%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 56
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% 0% 55% 58% 101% 19% 47% 43% 180% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +334%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +958.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 56

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +115.8%
Contains more Protein +789.6%
Contains more Fats +5028.6%
Contains more Carbs +384.9%
Contains more Other +135.5%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
17% 14% 24% 43% 2%
Protein: 17.08 g
Fats: 14.36 g
Carbs: 24.1 g
Water: 42.67 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +115.8%
Contains more Protein +789.6%
Contains more Fats +5028.6%
Contains more Carbs +384.9%
Contains more Other +135.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16061.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1125.8%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
46% 50% 3%
Saturated Fat: 5.096 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.495 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16061.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1125.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +23.4%
Contains more Fructose +109.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
49% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.94 g
Fructose: 0.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
5% 28% 49% 3% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 1.16 g
Fructose: 2.03 g
Lactose: 0.13 g
Maltose: 0.6 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +23.4%
Contains more Fructose +109.3%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Hamburger Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 23.2g Hamburger
Protein 1.92g 17.08g Hamburger
Fats 0.28g 14.36g Hamburger
Carbs 4.97g 24.1g Hamburger
Calories 25kcal 295kcal Hamburger
Fructose 0.97g 2.03g Hamburger
Sugar 1.91g 4.15g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 0.9g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 102mg Hamburger
Iron 0.42mg 2.88mg Hamburger
Magnesium 15mg 20mg Hamburger
Phosphorus 44mg 136mg Hamburger
Potassium 299mg 226mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 414mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 2.87mg Hamburger
Copper 0.039mg 0.091mg Hamburger
Manganese 0.155mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Selenium 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.217mg Hamburger
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.25mg Hamburger
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 5.365mg Hamburger
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.31mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.203mg Hamburger
Folate 57µg 56µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.44µg Hamburger
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.206mg Hamburger
Threonine 0.076mg 0.666mg Hamburger
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.716mg Hamburger
Leucine 0.106mg 1.319mg Hamburger
Lysine 0.217mg 1.226mg Hamburger
Methionine 0.02mg 0.37mg Hamburger
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.677mg Hamburger
Valine 0.125mg 0.823mg Hamburger
Histidine 0.056mg 0.505mg Hamburger
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0g 0.814g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 5.096g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 5.495g Hamburger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.38g Hamburger
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Hamburger
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
42%
Hamburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
42%
Hamburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hamburger
Hamburger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Hamburger
Hamburger is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hamburger
Hamburger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.966g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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

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.