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Cauliflower vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cauliflower and sugar substitute

  • Cauliflower is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B5, potassium, manganese, fiber, and phosphorus, yet sugar substitute is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for calcium for sugar substitute is 86% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 12 times more vitamin B6 than sugar substitute. Cauliflower contains 0.184mg of vitamin B6, while sugar substitute contains 0.015mg.
  • Cauliflower contains less sugar.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 6.6% 26% 16% 13% 7.4% 19% 3.9% 20% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +666.7%
Contains more IronIron +162.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +457.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +575%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +450%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +604.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3895.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 161% 0% 1.6% 0% 13% 14% 9.5% 40% 42% 0% 39% 43% 24%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +733.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1126.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +907.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1605.6%
Contains more OtherOther +430.3%
~equal in Protein ~2.06g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +16%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 22mg 879mg 86%
Vitamin C 48.2mg 54%
Carbs 4.97g 84.77g 27%
Sodium 30mg 572mg 24%
Calories 25kcal 347kcal 16%
Folate 57µg 14%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.015mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.08mg 12%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Potassium 299mg 39mg 8%
Manganese 0.155mg 0.022mg 6%
Fiber 2g 0.6g 6%
Phosphorus 44mg 8mg 5%
Copper 0.039mg 0.007mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.015mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.015mg 3%
Iron 0.42mg 0.16mg 3%
Zinc 0.27mg 0.04mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 0g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Saturated fat 0.13g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Protein 1.92g 2.06g 0%
Fats 0.28g 0g 0%
Net carbs 2.97g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 1.91g 4.03g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.034g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cauliflower Sugar substitute
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.