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Currant vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Currant and Cauliflower different?

  • Currant is higher in Fiber, Copper, and Iron, however, Cauliflower is richer in Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Cauliflower is 12% higher.
  • Currant contains 4 times more Sugar than Cauliflower. While Currant contains 7.37g of Sugar, Cauliflower contains only 1.91g.

Currants, red and white, raw and Cauliflower, raw 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 Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Iron +138.1%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Copper +174.4%
Contains more Manganese +20%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Zinc +17.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +40.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +942.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +40.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +177.7%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Water - 92.07
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +177.7%
Contains more Protein +37.1%
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Other +16.9%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +183.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +242.6%
Contains more Fructose +263.9%
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +242.6%
Contains more Fructose +263.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 2.97g Currant
Protein 1.4g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.2g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 13.8g 4.97g Currant
Calories 56kcal 25kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g 0.97g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 4.3g 2g Currant
Calcium 33mg 22mg Currant
Iron 1mg 0.42mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 44mg 44mg
Potassium 275mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 1mg 30mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.107mg 0.039mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.155mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.08mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 8µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 11µg 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 0.017g 0.13g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.031g Currant
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant 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
18%
Currant
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)
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.

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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.