Rice vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Rice and Cauliflower
- Rice has more Manganese, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Choline, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
- Cauliflower covers your daily Vitamin C needs 54% more than Rice.
- Cauliflower has 13 times less Selenium than Rice. Rice has 7.5µg of Selenium, while Cauliflower has 0.6µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked 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 IronIron | +185.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +76.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +204.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +754.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +226% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +191.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +361.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +71% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +2009.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +466.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -40.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +158.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +145.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 130kcal | 25kcal |
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| Protein | 2.69g | 1.92g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.28g | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 48.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 27.77g | 2.97g |
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| Carbs | 28.17g | 4.97g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg |
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| Calcium | 10mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 35mg | 299mg |
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| Iron | 1.2mg | 0.42mg |
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| Sugar | 0.05g | 1.91g |
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| Fiber | 0.4g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.039mg |
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| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 43mg | 44mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 30mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.155mg |
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| Selenium | 7.5µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.507mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.667mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 15.5µg |
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| Folate | 58µg | 57µg |
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| Choline | 2.1mg | 44.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.13g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.034g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.031g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.02mg |
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| Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.076mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.071mg |
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| Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.106mg |
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| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.217mg |
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| Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.065mg |
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| Valine | 0.164mg | 0.125mg |
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| Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.056mg |
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| Fructose | 0.97g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats 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
12%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.