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Cauliflower vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cauliflower and Quince

  • Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Quince has more Copper.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.
  • Quince contains 19 times less Folate than Cauliflower. Cauliflower contains 57µg of Folate, while Quince contains 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cauliflower, raw and Quinces, raw.

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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 +100%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
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 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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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Quince
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +380%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Carbs +207.8%
Equal in Water - 83.8
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +380%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +90%
Contains more Carbs +207.8%
Equal in Water - 83.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.036
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Quince Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 13.4g Quince
Protein 1.92g 0.4g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.1g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 15.3g Quince
Calories 25kcal 57kcal Quince
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Quince
Fiber 2g 1.9g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 11mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 17mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 197mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 0.27mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 0IU 40IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Quince
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 48.2mg 15mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.081mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.04mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 3µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.01g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.05g Quince
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 Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.