Cauliflower vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between cauliflower and tomatoes
- Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin K, yet tomatoes are richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cauliflower is 38% higher.
- Cauliflower contains 7 times more vitamin B5 than tomatoes. Cauliflower contains 0.667mg of vitamin B5, while tomatoes contain 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +36.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +55.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
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 | +251.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +215.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +649.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +96.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +280% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +561.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +575% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.2% |
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:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +118.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +27.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49% |
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Water
~94.52g
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
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +167.7% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.031g
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +33% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +41.2% |
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Starch
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Sucrose
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 13.7mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.089mg | 12% |
| Folate | 57µg | 15µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.08mg | 8% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 7.9µg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 42µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.54mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 24mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.019mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.27mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 237mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.114mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 0.88g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 10mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 11mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1.37g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.594mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 18kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 3.89g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 2.63g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
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12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)