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Salmon raw vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between salmon raw and cauliflower

  • Salmon raw has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, and vitamin B5, while cauliflower has more vitamin C.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 133% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
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 +93.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.9%
Contains more IronIron +90.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +541%
Contains more ZincZinc +137%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +354.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5983.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +868.8%

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 0% 4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +352%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1450.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +344.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +128%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 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 +933.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2164.3%
Contains more OtherOther +600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +34.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 37% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 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 +6085.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8090.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salmon raw Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 3.18µg 0µg 133%
Selenium 36.5µg 0.6µg 65%
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.818mg 0.184mg 49%
Vitamin B3 7.86mg 0.507mg 46%
Protein 19.84g 1.92g 36%
Vitamin B2 0.38mg 0.06mg 25%
Copper 0.25mg 0.039mg 23%
Phosphorus 200mg 44mg 22%
Vitamin B5 1.664mg 0.667mg 20%
Cholesterol 55mg 0mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.539g 0.031g 17%
Vitamin B1 0.226mg 0.05mg 15%
Vitamin K 15.5µg 13%
Fats 6.34g 0.28g 9%
Folate 25µg 57µg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Choline 44.3mg 8%
Calories 142kcal 25kcal 6%
Manganese 0.016mg 0.155mg 6%
Potassium 490mg 299mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 0.42mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.103g 0.034g 5%
Saturated fat 0.981g 0.13g 4%
Zinc 0.64mg 0.27mg 3%
Magnesium 29mg 15mg 3%
Carbs 0g 4.97g 2%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg 1%
Sodium 44mg 30mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 22mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.08mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 1.91g N/A
Tryptophan 0.222mg 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.87mg 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.914mg 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 1.613mg 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 1.822mg 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.587mg 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.775mg 0.065mg 0%
Valine 1.022mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.584mg 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.321g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.115g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.287g 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
Salmon raw Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
77%
Salmon raw
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Salmon raw
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.851g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $12.6)
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.