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Vegetable oil vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Vegetable oil and Cauliflower

  • Vegetable oil has more Vitamin E , however, Cauliflower is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Choline, Fiber, and Manganese.
  • Vegetable oil covers your daily Vitamin E needs 98% more than Cauliflower.
  • Cauliflower has 111 times less Saturated Fat than Vegetable oil. Vegetable oil has 14.367g of Saturated Fat, while Cauliflower has 0.13g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oil, corn, peanut, and olive 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 16% 11% 19% 27% 4% 8% 14% 21% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +223.1%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1250%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +18375%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
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 +18375%
Contains more Vitamin K +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +35614.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +35614.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106458.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
67% 17% 16%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.031 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141173.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +106458.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vegetable oil Cauliflower Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.97g Cauliflower
Protein 0g 1.92g Cauliflower
Fats 100g 0.28g Vegetable oil
Carbs 0g 4.97g Cauliflower
Calories 884kcal 25kcal Vegetable oil
Fructose 0.97g Cauliflower
Sugar 0g 1.91g Vegetable oil
Fiber 0g 2g Cauliflower
Calcium 0mg 22mg Cauliflower
Iron 0.13mg 0.42mg Cauliflower
Magnesium 0mg 15mg Cauliflower
Phosphorus 0mg 44mg Cauliflower
Potassium 0mg 299mg Cauliflower
Sodium 0mg 30mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.02mg 0.27mg Cauliflower
Copper 0mg 0.039mg Cauliflower
Manganese 0mg 0.155mg Cauliflower
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Cauliflower
Vitamin E 14.78mg 0.08mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin C 0mg 48.2mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.05mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.507mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.667mg Cauliflower
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.184mg Cauliflower
Folate 0µg 57µg Cauliflower
Vitamin K 21µg 15.5µg Vegetable oil
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 14.367g 0.13g Cauliflower
Monounsaturated Fat 48.033g 0.034g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 33.033g 0.031g Vegetable oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.013g Cauliflower
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Cauliflower

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil 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
29%
Vegetable oil
30%
Cauliflower
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
13%
Cauliflower

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.237g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.