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Cheddar Cheese vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Cauliflower

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B2, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar 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.
Contains more Calcium +3127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +934.1%
Contains more Zinc +1248.1%
Contains more Selenium +4650%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Potassium +293.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +474.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +3127.3%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +934.1%
Contains more Zinc +1248.1%
Contains more Selenium +4650%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Potassium +293.4%
Contains less Sodium -95.4%
Contains more Copper +30%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +545.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +613.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +759.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178.8%
Contains more Folate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +545.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1091.1%
Contains more Fats +11796.4%
Contains more Other +388.2%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Water +148.7%
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 Protein +1091.1%
Contains more Fats +11796.4%
Contains more Other +388.2%
Contains more Carbs +60.8%
Contains more Water +148.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27094.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27094.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4483.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +261.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +261.5%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 2.97g Cheddar Cheese
Protein 22.87g 1.92g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.28g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 404kcal 25kcal Cheddar Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0.48g 1.91g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 710mg 22mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 27mg 15mg Cheddar Cheese
Phosphorus 455mg 44mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 653mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 3.64mg 0.27mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.027mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 28.5µg 0.6µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.08mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.06mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 27µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.02mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.076mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.071mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 0.106mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 0.217mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg 0.02mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 0.065mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg 0.125mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.056mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.13g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.034g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.031g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese
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
Cheddar Cheese Cauliflower
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
35%
Cheddar Cheese
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 623mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
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. Cheddar 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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.