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Coca-Cola vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coca-Cola and Cauliflower

  • Coca-Cola has less Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Potassium, Choline, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 54% more than Coca-Cola.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +14850%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +3800%
Contains more Manganese +7650%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Calcium +1000%
Contains more Iron +281.8%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +340%
Contains more Potassium +14850%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +3800%
Contains more Manganese +7650%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +92.4%
Contains more Protein +2642.9%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Other +1800%
Equal in Water - 92.07
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 Carbs +92.4%
Contains more Protein +2642.9%
Contains more Fats +1300%
Contains more Other +1800%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 2.97g Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.02g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 9.56g 4.97g Coca-Cola
Calories 37kcal 25kcal Coca-Cola
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 8.97g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 2mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.11mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 10mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 2mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 4mg 30mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.001mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0.002mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 0µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
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
Saturated Fat 0g 0.13g Coca-Cola
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.031g Cauliflower
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
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.06g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.