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Celeriac vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Celeriac and Cauliflower?

  • Celeriac is richer in Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Choline, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 45% higher.
  • Celeriac has 3 times more Vitamin K than Cauliflower. Celeriac has 41µg of Vitamin K, while Cauliflower has 15.5µg.

We used Celeriac, raw and Cauliflower, raw types in this comparison.

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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 14% 13% 26% 26% 23% 9% 49% 13% 21% 3.8%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more IronIron +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +161.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
~equal in Potassium ~299mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.155mg

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 27% 0% 7.2% 0% 13% 14% 13% 21% 38% 0% 103% 6% 4.9%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +164.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +89.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +612.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +392.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.06mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
2% 5% 92%
Protein: 1.92 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 4.97 g
Water: 92.07 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +85.1%
Contains more OtherOther +31.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28%
~equal in Fats ~0.28g
~equal in Water ~92.07g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.148 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -39.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +70.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +377.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Cauliflower Opinion
Calories 42kcal 25kcal Celeriac
Protein 1.5g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.3g 0.28g Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Net carbs 7.4g 2.97g Celeriac
Carbs 9.2g 4.97g Celeriac
Magnesium 20mg 15mg Celeriac
Calcium 43mg 22mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 299mg Celeriac
Iron 0.7mg 0.42mg Celeriac
Sugar 1.6g 1.91g Celeriac
Fiber 1.8g 2g Cauliflower
Copper 0.07mg 0.039mg Celeriac
Zinc 0.33mg 0.27mg Celeriac
Phosphorus 115mg 44mg Celeriac
Sodium 100mg 30mg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.08mg Celeriac
Manganese 0.158mg 0.155mg Celeriac
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Celeriac
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.05mg
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.507mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 41µg 15.5µg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 57µg Cauliflower
Choline 9mg 44.3mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.13g Celeriac
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.034g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.031g Celeriac
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Cauliflower
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
19%
Celeriac
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/nutrients
  2. Cauliflower - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169986/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.