Pork vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pork and cauliflower?
- Pork is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet cauliflower is higher in vitamin C.
- Pork's daily need coverage for selenium is 81% more.
- The amount of cholesterol in cauliflower is lower.
We used Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled and Cauliflower, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +107.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +785.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +459.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +7450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1622.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1654% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +435% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +893.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +112% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +7933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1040% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
27.32 g
Fats:
13.92 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
57.87 g
Other:
0.89 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1322.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4871.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.2 g
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 | +18105.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3771% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 45.3µg | 0.6µg | 81% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.877mg | 0.05mg | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 48.2mg | 53% |
| Protein | 27.32g | 1.92g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 246mg | 44mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.7µg | 0µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.037mg | 0.507mg | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 0mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 5.23g | 0.13g | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.464mg | 0.184mg | 22% |
| Fats | 13.92g | 0.28g | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.321mg | 0.06mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 2.39mg | 0.27mg | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.19g | 0.034g | 15% |
| Folate | 5µg | 57µg | 13% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.5µg | 13% |
| Calories | 242kcal | 25kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 93.9mg | 44.3mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0g | 2g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.2g | 0.031g | 8% |
| Vitamin D | 1.3µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 53IU | 0IU | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.87mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.073mg | 0.039mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 423mg | 299mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 0g | 4.97g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 62mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.698mg | 0.667mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Calcium | 19mg | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 1.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.338mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.234mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.26mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.177mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.446mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.712mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.086mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.473mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 1.067mg | 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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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
54%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cauliflower is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cauliflower contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.4)