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Oysters vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Oysters and Cauliflower

  • Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Choline, yet Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Oysters is 729% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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.
Oysters
Oysters
8
:
2
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +2092.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.9%
Contains more Zinc +29011.1%
Contains more Copper +14533.3%
Contains more Manganese +281.3%
Contains more Selenium +6483.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%
Oysters
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Cauliflower
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +427.3%
Contains more Iron +2092.9%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +340.9%
Contains more Zinc +29011.1%
Contains more Copper +14533.3%
Contains more Manganese +281.3%
Contains more Selenium +6483.3%
Contains more Potassium +115.1%
Contains less Sodium -81.9%

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.
Oysters
Oysters
5
:
6
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +675%
Oysters
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Cauliflower
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 +2025%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +264.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +201.6%
Contains more Folate +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +675%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
4
:
1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Protein +494.8%
Contains more Fats +1121.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Equal in Carbs - 4.97
Oysters
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Cauliflower
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 +494.8%
Contains more Fats +1121.4%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Water +17.8%
Equal in Carbs - 4.97

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1388.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3306.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%
Oysters
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Cauliflower
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1388.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3306.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oysters
Oysters
2
:
1
Cauliflower
Cauliflower
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30.9%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Oysters
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cauliflower
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +30.9%
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.
Oysters Cauliflower
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 2.97g Oysters
Protein 11.42g 1.92g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 0.28g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 4.97g Oysters
Calories 102kcal 25kcal Oysters
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Fructose 0g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.23g 1.91g Oysters
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 116mg 22mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 0.42mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 15mg Oysters
Phosphorus 194mg 44mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 166mg 30mg Cauliflower
Zinc 78.6mg 0.27mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.039mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.155mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 0.6µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg 0.08mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.06mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.507mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 14µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.02mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.071mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.106mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg 0.217mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.02mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.065mg Oysters
Valine 0.523mg 0.125mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.056mg Oysters
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Cauliflower
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.13g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.034g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.031g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 0.013g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g 0.015g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.68g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.818g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.