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Cauliflower vs. Portobello — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cauliflower and Portobello different?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Folate, while Portobello is higher in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than Portobello.

Cauliflower, raw and Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +140.7%
Contains more Copper +897.4%
Contains more Selenium +3550%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
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% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +140.7%
Contains more Copper +897.4%
Contains more Selenium +3550%
Equal in Iron - 0.4

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
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 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Water - 90.66
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 g
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Water - 90.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.4%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +140.4%
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
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +140.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Portobello Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 2.24g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 3.28g Portobello
Fats 0.28g 0.58g Portobello
Carbs 4.97g 4.44g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 29kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Fructose 0.97g 0g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 2.26g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 2.2g Portobello
Calcium 22mg 3mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.4mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 13mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 135mg Portobello
Potassium 299mg 437mg Portobello
Sodium 30mg 11mg Portobello
Zinc 0.27mg 0.65mg Portobello
Copper 0.039mg 0.389mg Portobello
Manganese 0.155mg 0.067mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 21.9µg Portobello
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin D 0IU 14IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Portobello
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.072mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.403mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 6.255mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 1.262mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.122mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 19µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 0µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.045mg Portobello
Threonine 0.076mg 0.125mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.09mg Portobello
Leucine 0.106mg 0.15mg Portobello
Lysine 0.217mg 0.11mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.035mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.1mg Portobello
Valine 0.125mg 0.41mg Portobello
Histidine 0.056mg 0.065mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.064g Portobello
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.009g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g 0.232g Portobello
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g 0g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Portobello
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
30%
Portobello
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
40%
Portobello

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.