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Cauliflower vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cauliflower and Potato salad different?

  • Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Potato salad is richer in Copper, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 42% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 8 times more Folate than Potato salad. While Cauliflower contains 57µg of Folate, Potato salad contains only 7µg.
  • Cauliflower has less Saturated Fat.

Cauliflower, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared are the varieties 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 +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.5%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +202.6%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Potassium +17.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.3%
Contains more Manganese +53.5%
Contains more Iron +54.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +18.2%
Contains more Zinc +14.8%
Contains more Copper +202.6%
Contains more Selenium +583.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 15

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 C +382%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +382%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +30.5%
Contains more Folate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +75.5%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +2828.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.7%
Contains more Other +156.6%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +21.1%
Contains more Protein +39.6%
Contains more Fats +2828.6%
Contains more Carbs +124.7%
Contains more Other +156.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11954.8%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7194.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11954.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 1.92g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.28g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 4.97g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 25kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Potato salad
Fiber 2g 1.3g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 19mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.65mg Potato salad
Magnesium 15mg 15mg
Phosphorus 44mg 52mg Potato salad
Potassium 299mg 254mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 529mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.31mg Potato salad
Copper 0.039mg 0.118mg Potato salad
Manganese 0.155mg 0.101mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 0IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 10mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.534mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.141mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 7µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.076mg 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.106mg 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.217mg 0.171mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.125mg 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.056mg 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 1.429g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 3.737g Potato salad
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato salad
Potato salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.299g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.