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Salsify vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Salsify and Cauliflower

  • Salsify has more Vitamin B2, however, Cauliflower is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cauliflower covers your daily need of Vitamin C 48% more than Salsify.
  • Salsify has 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Cauliflower. While Salsify has 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, Cauliflower has only 0.06mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +79.5%
Contains more Manganese +35.5%
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 21% 13% 24% 25% 3% 9% 24% 28% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains more Calcium +113.6%
Contains more Iron +31%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +27.3%
Contains less Sodium -46.7%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +79.5%
Contains more Manganese +35.5%
Equal in Potassium - 299
Equal in Zinc - 0.27
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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 16% 14% 40% 8% 17% 51% 12% 0% 1%
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 E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +947.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +280%
Contains more Vitamin K +5066.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +209.1%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Equal in Other - 0.76
3% 15% 81%
Protein: 2.73 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 81 g
Other: 0.74 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 +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +209.1%
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Water +13.7%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +138.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1033.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Salsify Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 12.26g 2.97g Salsify
Protein 2.73g 1.92g Salsify
Fats 0.17g 0.28g Cauliflower
Carbs 15.36g 4.97g Salsify
Calories 68kcal 25kcal Salsify
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 2.9g 1.91g Cauliflower
Fiber 3.1g 2g Salsify
Calcium 47mg 22mg Salsify
Iron 0.55mg 0.42mg Salsify
Magnesium 18mg 15mg Salsify
Phosphorus 56mg 44mg Salsify
Potassium 283mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 16mg 30mg Salsify
Zinc 0.3mg 0.27mg Salsify
Copper 0.07mg 0.039mg Salsify
Manganese 0.21mg 0.155mg Salsify
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg Salsify
Vitamin C 4.6mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0.056mg 0.05mg Salsify
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.06mg Salsify
Vitamin B3 0.392mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0.276mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.184mg Salsify
Folate 15µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 0.3µg 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 0.041g 0.13g Salsify
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.034g Cauliflower
Polyunsaturated fat 0.074g 0.031g Salsify
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
Salsify 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
13%
Salsify
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Salsify
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify
Salsify is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Salsify - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169278/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.