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Cauliflower vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cauliflower and Puff pastry?

  • Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, yet Puff pastry is richer in Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 54% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cauliflower, raw and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked 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.
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Potassium +382.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Iron +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.4%
Contains more Selenium +3983.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 16
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Potassium +382.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Iron +519%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +219.4%
Contains more Selenium +3983.3%
Equal in Magnesium - 16

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.5%
Equal in Folate - 55
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.3
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +868.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +587.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +649.5%
Equal in Folate - 55
Equal in Vitamin K - 16.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1144.2%
Contains more Protein +285.4%
Contains more Fats +13650%
Contains more Carbs +819.5%
Contains more Other +31.6%
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +1144.2%
Contains more Protein +285.4%
Contains more Fats +13650%
Contains more Carbs +819.5%
Contains more Other +31.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25864.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71603.2%
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +25864.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +71603.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 1.92g 7.4g Puff pastry
Fats 0.28g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 4.97g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 25kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g 0.75g Puff pastry
Fiber 2g 1.5g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 10mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 15mg 16mg Puff pastry
Phosphorus 44mg 60mg Puff pastry
Potassium 299mg 62mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 253mg Cauliflower
Zinc 0.27mg 0.54mg Puff pastry
Copper 0.039mg 0.115mg Puff pastry
Manganese 0.155mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 0.6µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 48.2mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.323mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.258mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 3.8mg Puff pastry
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.019mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 55µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.086mg Puff pastry
Threonine 0.076mg 0.198mg Puff pastry
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.275mg Puff pastry
Leucine 0.106mg 0.514mg Puff pastry
Lysine 0.217mg 0.144mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.131mg Puff pastry
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.367mg Puff pastry
Valine 0.125mg 0.312mg Puff pastry
Histidine 0.056mg 0.158mg Puff pastry
Saturated Fat 0.13g 5.502g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 22.228g Puff pastry
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 Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.372g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.