Cauliflower vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between cauliflower and lamb?
- Cauliflower is higher in vitamin C, yet lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B2.
- Lamb's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 106% more.
- The amount of saturated fat in cauliflower is lower.
We used Cauliflower, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +29.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +604.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +347.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +205.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1551.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +327.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4300% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +237% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1213.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +111.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +71.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1177.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7378.6% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25841.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4771% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 0mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 26.4µg | 47% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 24.52g | 45% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 8.83g | 40% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 4.46mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 6.66mg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 20.94g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 188mg | 21% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.88mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.25mg | 15% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 294kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 1.51g | 10% |
| Folate | 57µg | 18µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.119mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 4.6µg | 9% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 93.7mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.022mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 72mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 23mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 22mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 310mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.777mg | 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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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%
52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.7g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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.