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Cauliflower vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cauliflower and Tomato

  • Cauliflower is richer than Tomato in Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, Choline, and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cauliflower is 38% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Tomato. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of Vitamin B5, while Tomato contains 0.089mg.

Food types used in this article are Cauliflower, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
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% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +55.6%
Contains more Magnesium +36.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.2%
Contains more Zinc +58.8%
Contains more Manganese +36%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Copper +51.3%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin C +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin C +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +649.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +575%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +49%
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +49%
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.031
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +167.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.031

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +33%
Contains more Fructose +41.2%
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
48% 52%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.25 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +33%
Contains more Fructose +41.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cauliflower Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 2.97g 2.69g Cauliflower
Protein 1.92g 0.88g Cauliflower
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Cauliflower
Carbs 4.97g 3.89g Cauliflower
Calories 25kcal 18kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 1.91g 2.63g Cauliflower
Fiber 2g 1.2g Cauliflower
Calcium 22mg 10mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.42mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 15mg 11mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 24mg Cauliflower
Potassium 299mg 237mg Cauliflower
Sodium 30mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.27mg 0.17mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.039mg 0.059mg Tomato
Manganese 0.155mg 0.114mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Cauliflower
Vitamin A 0IU 833IU Tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 42µg Tomato
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.54mg Tomato
Vitamin C 48.2mg 13.7mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.037mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.019mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.507mg 0.594mg Tomato
Vitamin B5 0.667mg 0.089mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.184mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Folate 57µg 15µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg 7.9µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.006mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg 0.027mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0.018mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg 0.025mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg 0.027mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg 0.006mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.027mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg 0.018mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg 0.014mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.13g 0.028g Tomato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g 0.031g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.083g Tomato
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 Tomato
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
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Cauliflower
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)

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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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