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Cheese vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cheese and cauliflower

  • Cheese is richer in calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B12, zinc, and vitamin B2, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheese is 94% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains less cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Cauliflower, raw.

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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.
Cheese
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3127.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1248.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +934.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +293.4%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +474.1%

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.
Cheese
5
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 0% 110% 14% 9% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +178.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +545.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +168.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +1091.1%
Contains more FatsFats +11796.4%
Contains more OtherOther +388.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +60.8%
Contains more WaterWater +148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
64% 31% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27094.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4483.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
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
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +261.5%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Sucrose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Cauliflower DV% diff.
Saturated fat 18.867g 0.13g 85%
Calcium 710mg 22mg 69%
Phosphorus 455mg 44mg 59%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg 51%
Fats 33.31g 0.28g 51%
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg 46%
Protein 22.87g 1.92g 42%
Vitamin A 330µg 0µg 37%
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg 33%
Zinc 3.64mg 0.27mg 31%
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.06mg 28%
Sodium 653mg 30mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 9.246g 0.034g 23%
Calories 404kcal 25kcal 19%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 15.5µg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.184mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.031g 9%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Folate 27µg 57µg 8%
Potassium 76mg 299mg 7%
Manganese 0.027mg 0.155mg 6%
Choline 16.5mg 44.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.667mg 5%
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.08mg 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 27mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.507mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg 2%
Fructose 0g 0.97g 1%
Copper 0.03mg 0.039mg 1%
Carbs 3.09g 4.97g 1%
Net carbs 3.09g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 0.48g 1.91g N/A
Trans fat 0.917g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 1.044mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.939mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.025mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.547mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.404mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.547mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cheese 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
35%
Cheese
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.737g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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