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Portobello vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Portobello and Cauliflower different?

  • Portobello is richer in Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, while Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Folate.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 54% more than Portobello.
  • Portobello contains 37 times more Selenium than Cauliflower. Portobello contains 21.9µg of Selenium, while Cauliflower contains 0.6µg.

Mushrooms, portabella, grilled 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 Phosphorus +206.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +140.7%
Contains more Copper +897.4%
Contains more Selenium +3550%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 15% 10% 58% 39% 2% 18% 130% 9% 120%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +206.8%
Contains more Potassium +46.2%
Contains less Sodium -63.3%
Contains more Zinc +140.7%
Contains more Copper +897.4%
Contains more Selenium +3550%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Manganese +131.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.42

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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 9% 0% 18% 93% 118% 76% 29% 15% 0% 0%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +571.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1133.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +89.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +50.8%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.8%
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Equal in Water - 92.07
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.28 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 4.44 g
Water: 90.66 g
Other: 1.04 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 Protein +70.8%
Contains more Fats +107.1%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Carbs +11.9%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%
21% 3% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.064 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.232 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +648.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +277.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +140.4%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
16% 84%
Starch: 0.43 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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 +140.4%
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.
Portobello Cauliflower
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Portobello Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 2.24g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 3.28g 1.92g Portobello
Fats 0.58g 0.28g Portobello
Carbs 4.44g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 29kcal 25kcal Portobello
Starch 0.43g Portobello
Fructose 0g 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 2.26g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 2.2g 2g Portobello
Calcium 3mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.4mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 13mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 135mg 44mg Portobello
Potassium 437mg 299mg Portobello
Sodium 11mg 30mg Portobello
Zinc 0.65mg 0.27mg Portobello
Copper 0.389mg 0.039mg Portobello
Manganese 0.067mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 21.9µg 0.6µg Portobello
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin D 14IU 0IU Portobello
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Portobello
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.05mg Portobello
Vitamin B2 0.403mg 0.06mg Portobello
Vitamin B3 6.255mg 0.507mg Portobello
Vitamin B5 1.262mg 0.667mg Portobello
Vitamin B6 0.122mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 19µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0µg 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.045mg 0.02mg Portobello
Threonine 0.125mg 0.076mg Portobello
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0.071mg Portobello
Leucine 0.15mg 0.106mg Portobello
Lysine 0.11mg 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.035mg 0.02mg Portobello
Phenylalanine 0.1mg 0.065mg Portobello
Valine 0.41mg 0.125mg Portobello
Histidine 0.065mg 0.056mg Portobello
Saturated Fat 0.064g 0.13g Portobello
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.232g 0.031g Portobello
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.232g 0.013g Portobello
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Portobello 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
30%
Portobello
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
Portobello
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Portobello
Portobello contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Portobello
Portobello is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Portobello
Portobello is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.35g)
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.
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. Portobello - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169243/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.

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