Cauliflower vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Cauliflower and Salsify
- Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5, however, Salsify is higher in Vitamin B2.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 48% more than Salsify.
- Cauliflower has 52 times more Vitamin K than Salsify. While Cauliflower has 15.5µg of Vitamin K, Salsify has only 0.3µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cauliflower, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -46.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +35.5% |
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 | +947.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5066.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +188.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.5% |
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:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +42.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +209.1% |
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Other
~0.74g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1033.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +138.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 1.92g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.97g | 12.26g |
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| Carbs | 4.97g | 15.36g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 299mg | 283mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 1.91g | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 57µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 44.3mg | 25.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.074g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.076mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.071mg |
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| Leucine | 0.106mg |
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| Lysine | 0.217mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
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.