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Nopales vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Nopales and Cauliflower different?

  • Nopales are richer in Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, while Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Choline.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 43% more than Nopales.
  • Nopales contain 7 times more Calcium than Cauliflower. Nopales contain 164mg of Calcium, while Cauliflower contains 22mg.

Nopales, raw and Cauliflower, raw types were 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 +645.5%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 23% 38% 7% 23% 3% 7% 18% 60% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +645.5%
Contains more Iron +40.5%
Contains more Magnesium +246.7%
Contains less Sodium -30%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +194.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Equal in Zinc - 0.27

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 28% 0% 0% 31% 3% 10% 8% 11% 17% 3% 0% 14%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +418.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.9%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin K +192.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +45.5%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Equal in Water - 92.07
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 Other +50%
Contains more Protein +45.5%
Contains more Fats +211.1%
Contains more Carbs +49.2%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 1.13g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 1.32g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.09g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 3.33g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 16kcal 25kcal Cauliflower
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.15g 1.91g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 2g Nopales
Calcium 164mg 22mg Nopales
Iron 0.59mg 0.42mg Nopales
Magnesium 52mg 15mg Nopales
Phosphorus 16mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 257mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 21mg 30mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.052mg 0.039mg Nopales
Manganese 0.457mg 0.155mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Nopales
Vitamin A 457IU 0IU Nopales
Vitamin A RAE 23µg 0µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 9.3mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 3µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 5.3µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.04mg 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.077mg 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.059mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.015mg 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.059mg 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.025mg 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.13g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.031g Nopales
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
Nopales 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
10%
Nopales
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.