Cauliflower vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
What are the differences between cauliflower and taco?
- Cauliflower is higher in vitamin C and folate, yet taco is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and iron.
- Cauliflower's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 53% more.
- Cauliflower has 3 times more folate than taco. While cauliflower has 57µg of folate, taco has only 19µg.
- The amount of sodium in cauliflower is lower.
We used Cauliflower, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this article.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 PotassiumPotassium | +43.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +113.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +304.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +183.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +548.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +304.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +60.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1433.3% |
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 | +11950% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +38.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +225.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +361.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4435.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.6% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +12873.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9712.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +370% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +223.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~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.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Sugar |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 0.4mg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 4.384g | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 178mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 397mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 8.86g | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Folate | 57µg | 19µg | 10% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 226kcal | 10% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 1.19mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 3.9g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.09mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 19.85g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.077mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.249mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 209mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 20µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 15.3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| 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 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | 0.166g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.011g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | 2.708g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.254g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.