Cauliflower vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between cauliflower and corn
- Cauliflower has more vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate; however, corn is higher in vitamin B3 and vitamin A.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 47% more than corn.
- Cauliflower has 39 times more vitamin K than corn. While cauliflower has 15.5µg of vitamin K, corn has only 0.4µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +633.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
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 | +776.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +3775% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +52.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +232% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.7% |
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:
3.41 g
Fats:
1.5 g
Carbs:
20.98 g
Water:
73.41 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +435.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +322.1% |
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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
0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.603 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -34% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1845.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
7.17 g
Sucrose:
2.74 g
Glucose:
0.84 g
Fructose:
0.79 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.17 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +11.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +22.8% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 5.5mg | 47% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 0.4µg | 13% |
| Folate | 57µg | 23µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 1.683mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 20.98g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 96kcal | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.603g | 4% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 29.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.62mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.17g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.792mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 3.41g | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 218mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.4g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 13µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.374g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.167mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 18.58g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 4.54g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.197g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.358mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.141mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.79g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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