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Pomegranate vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pomegranate and cauliflower

  • Pomegranate has more copper and fiber, while cauliflower has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, choline, and vitamin B5.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 42% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 8 times less vitamin E than pomegranate. Pomegranate contains 0.6mg of vitamin E, while cauliflower contains 0.08mg.
  • The amount of sugar in cauliflower is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Pomegranates, 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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
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 CopperCopper +305.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +22.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +30.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 EVitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +372.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +145.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +482.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~15.5µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 FatsFats +317.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +276.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15%
Contains more WaterWater +18.1%
Contains more OtherOther +43.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 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 +173.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +154.8%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Cauliflower DV% diff.
Vitamin C 10.2mg 48.2mg 42%
Copper 0.158mg 0.039mg 13%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.184mg 8%
Fiber 4g 2g 8%
Choline 7.6mg 44.3mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.667mg 6%
Carbs 18.7g 4.97g 5%
Folate 38µg 57µg 5%
Calories 83kcal 25kcal 3%
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.08mg 3%
Iron 0.3mg 0.42mg 2%
Manganese 0.119mg 0.155mg 2%
Potassium 236mg 299mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.05mg 1%
Vitamin K 16.4µg 15.5µg 1%
Protein 1.67g 1.92g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.06mg 1%
Fructose 0.97g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.507mg 1%
Fats 1.17g 0.28g 1%
Phosphorus 36mg 44mg 1%
Zinc 0.35mg 0.27mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 22mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 15mg 1%
Sodium 3mg 30mg 1%
Net carbs 14.7g 2.97g N/A
Sugar 13.67g 1.91g N/A
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.12g 0.13g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.093g 0.034g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.031g 0%
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0%
Threonine 0.076mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.071mg 0%
Leucine 0.106mg 0%
Lysine 0.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.02mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0%
Valine 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Cauliflower
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Pomegranate
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.76g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (N/A)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.