Cauliflower vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cauliflower and melon different?
- Cauliflower is higher than melon in vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin K, choline, phosphorus, and manganese.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 29% more than melon.
- Cauliflower contains 9 times more phosphorus than melon. Cauliflower contains 44mg of phosphorus, while melon contains 5mg.
- Cauliflower is lower in sugar.
Cauliflower, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +64.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +285.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +780% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +342.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
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 | +121.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +93.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +118.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +694% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +520% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +612.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +482.9% |
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:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +111.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +32.4% |
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Water
~91.85g
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
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1600% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 21.8mg | 29% |
| Folate | 57µg | 8µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.084mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 2.5µg | 11% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 7.6mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.035mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 182mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.031mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.163mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.232mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 1.11g | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 6.58g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calories | 25kcal | 28kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 5.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 5.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Melon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)