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Quince vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Quince and Cauliflower

  • Quince has more Copper, while Cauliflower has more Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cauliflower's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.
  • Cauliflower contains 3 times less Copper than Quince. Quince contains 0.13mg of Copper, while Cauliflower contains 0.039mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Quinces, 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.
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +66.7%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Copper +233.3%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +158.8%
Contains more Potassium +51.8%
Contains more Zinc +575%
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +153.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +723.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Contains more Folate +1800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +207.8%
Contains more Protein +380%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 92.07
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +207.8%
Contains more Protein +380%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Other +90%
Equal in Water - 92.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.034
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 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 -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.034

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince 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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 2.97g Quince
Protein 0.4g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 15.3g 4.97g Quince
Calories 57kcal 25kcal Quince
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 1.91g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 11mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.7mg 0.42mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 17mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 197mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 4mg 30mg Quince
Zinc 0.04mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0.13mg 0.039mg Quince
Manganese 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 40IU 0IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Quince
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cauliflower
Vitamin C 15mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 3µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 15.5µg Cauliflower
Tryptophan 0.02mg Cauliflower
Threonine 0.076mg Cauliflower
Isoleucine 0.071mg Cauliflower
Leucine 0.106mg Cauliflower
Lysine 0.217mg Cauliflower
Methionine 0.02mg Cauliflower
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Cauliflower
Valine 0.125mg Cauliflower
Histidine 0.056mg Cauliflower
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.13g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.034g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.031g Quince
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
Quince 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
7%
Quince
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.