Cauliflower vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cauliflower and winter squash different?
- Cauliflower is higher in vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B5, and choline; however, winter squash is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cauliflower is 43% higher.
- Cauliflower contains 5 times more Vitamin C than winter squash. While cauliflower contains 48.2mg of Vitamin C, winter squash contains only 9.6mg.
Cauliflower, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +15.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +131.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +110.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.6% |
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 | +402.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +14.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +252.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +185% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +317.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.7% |
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:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +115.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.1% |
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Water
~89.21g
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Other
~0.7g
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
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +30.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +374.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 25kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 1.92g | 0.89g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.97g | 6.05g |
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| Carbs | 4.97g | 8.85g |
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 22mg | 22mg | |
| Potassium | 299mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 1.91g | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 2g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 5223IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.495mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 57µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 44.3mg | 10.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 0.072g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.034g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.035mg |
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| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.035mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.017mg |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Winter squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.39g)
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)