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Cauliflower vs. Pork Meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between cauliflower and pork Meat?

  • Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, yet pork Meat is richer in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Pork Meat's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 75% higher.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, tenderloin, separable lean only, cooked, roasted types in this comparison.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 37% 43% 37% 66% 114% 7.4% 1.7% 208%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1092.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.8%
Contains more IronIron +173.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +184.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +796.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +506.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6266.7%

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.
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%
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% 0% 1.6% 3% 238% 89% 139% 61% 171% 71% 0% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +545%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +301.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +100.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.08mg

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
26% 4% 69%
Protein: 26.17 g
Fats: 3.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 69.45 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1263%
Contains more FatsFats +1153.6%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.198 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.334 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.506 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3823.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1532.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Pork Meat DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.95mg 75%
Selenium 0.6µg 38.2µg 68%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg 54%
Protein 1.92g 26.17g 49%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.739mg 43%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 7.432mg 43%
Phosphorus 44mg 267mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.387mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 73mg 24%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.57µg 24%
Zinc 0.27mg 2.42mg 20%
Folate 57µg 0µg 14%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0µg 13%
Iron 0.42mg 1.15mg 9%
Fiber 2g 0g 8%
Copper 0.039mg 0.111mg 8%
Choline 44.3mg 88.9mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 1.012mg 7%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.013mg 6%
Calories 25kcal 143kcal 6%
Fats 0.28g 3.51g 5%
Saturated fat 0.13g 1.198g 5%
Potassium 299mg 421mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.506g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 1.334g 3%
Magnesium 15mg 29mg 3%
Calcium 22mg 6mg 2%
Carbs 4.97g 0g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Sodium 30mg 57mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Net carbs 2.97g 0g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.08mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.033g N/A
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.275mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 1.175mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 1.288mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 2.229mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 1.1mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 1.367mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 1.13mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g 0.411g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Pork Meat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
63%
Pork Meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
54%
Pork Meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork Meat
Pork Meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 73mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Pork Meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168250/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.