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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.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of 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.
  • Cauliflower has less Sugar.

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 Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.45
Equal in Manganese - 0.167
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +73.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Zinc +129.6%
Contains more Copper +25.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.45
Equal in Manganese - 0.167

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin C +776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +776.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +32.4%
Contains more Folate +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +3775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +435.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Equal in Other - 0.7
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +25.4%
Contains more Protein +77.6%
Contains more Fats +435.7%
Contains more Carbs +322.1%
Equal in Other - 0.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1845.2%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -34%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1845.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +11.9%
Contains more Fructose +22.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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
61% 23% 7% 7%
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 Glucose +11.9%
Contains more Fructose +22.8%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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 Corn
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Corn Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 18.58g Corn
Protein 1.92g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.28g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 4.97g 20.98g Corn
Calories 25kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.97g 0.79g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 4.54g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2.4g Corn
Calcium 22mg 3mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.45mg Corn
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Corn
Phosphorus 44mg 77mg Corn
Potassium 299mg 218mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.27mg 0.62mg Corn
Copper 0.039mg 0.049mg Corn
Manganese 0.155mg 0.167mg Corn
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 48.2mg 5.5mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.057mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.139mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 23µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0.4µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.076mg 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.106mg 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.217mg 0.141mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.125mg 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.056mg 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.197g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.603g Corn
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 Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
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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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.
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
  2. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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