Cauliflower nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cauliflower, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Cauliflower
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Glycemic index ⓘ
Source: Check out our full article on Cauliflower glycemic index Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
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N/A (-) |
| Insulin index ⓘ https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/11945 – II for steamed cauliflower is 48 | 48 |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 25 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 3 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup chopped (1/2" pieces) (107 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -4.4 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280642641 | 5 mg |
Cauliflower calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
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| Calories in 100 grams | 25 | |
| Calories in 1 floweret | 3 | 13 g |
Cauliflower Glycemic index (GI)
Source:
Check out our full article on Cauliflower glycemic index
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0.24mg of 15mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
145mg of 90mg
161%
Vitamin B1:
0.15mg of 1mg
13%
Vitamin B2:
0.18mg of 1mg
14%
Vitamin B3:
1.5mg of 16mg
9.5%
Vitamin B5:
2mg of 5mg
40%
Vitamin B6:
0.55mg of 1mg
42%
Folate:
171µg of 400µg
43%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
133mg of 550mg
24%
Vitamin K:
47µg of 120µg
39%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
1.9 g of 50 g
1.9 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.3 g of 65 g
0.3 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5 g of 300 g
5 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
92.1 g of 2,000 g
92.1 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
60mg of 280mg
21%
Threonine:
228mg of 1,050mg
22%
Isoleucine:
213mg of 1,400mg
15%
Leucine:
318mg of 2,730mg
12%
Lysine:
651mg of 2,100mg
31%
Methionine:
60mg of 1,050mg
5.7%
Phenylalanine:
195mg of 1,750mg
11%
Valine:
375mg of 1,820mg
21%
Histidine:
168mg of 700mg
24%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.03 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Cauliflower
Sugar:
1.9 g
Fiber:
2 g
Other:
1.1 g
All nutrients for Cauliflower per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 25kcal | 1% | 95% |
1.9 times less than Orange
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| Protein | 1.9g | 5% | 78% |
1.5 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0% | 85% |
119 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 48mg | 54% | 13% |
1.1 times less than Lemon
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| Net carbs | 3g | N/A | 63% |
18.2 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 5g | 2% | 60% |
5.7 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Magnesium | 15mg | 4% | 73% |
9.3 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 22mg | 2% | 51% |
5.7 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 299mg | 9% | 37% |
2 times more than Cucumber
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| Iron | 0.42mg | 5% | 79% |
6.2 times less than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | 60% |
4.7 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 2g | 8% | 37% |
1.2 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 4% | 85% |
3.6 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 2% | 81% |
23.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 6% | 79% |
4.1 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 30mg | 1% | 78% |
16.3 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | 88% |
18.3 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.16mg | 7% | 55% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1% | 88% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 4% | 72% |
5.3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 5% | 78% |
2.2 times less than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.51mg | 3% | 78% |
18.9 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.67mg | 13% | 48% |
1.7 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.18mg | 14% | 50% |
1.5 times more than Oat
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Vitamin K | 16µg | 13% | 48% |
6.6 times less than Broccoli
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| Folate | 57µg | 14% | 33% |
1.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Saturated Fat | 0.13g | 1% | 80% |
45.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 44mg | 8% | 67% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | N/A | 86% |
288.2 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03g | N/A | 93% |
1521.7 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | 92% |
15.3 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.08mg | 0% | 92% |
9.5 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | 92% |
12.9 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0% | 93% |
22.9 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.22mg | 0% | 85% |
2.1 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | 93% |
4.8 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.07mg | 0% | 93% |
10.3 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.13mg | 0% | 90% |
16.2 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.06mg | 0% | 90% |
13.4 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | 86% |
6.1 times less than Apple
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.02g | N/A | 95% |
609.3 times less than Canola oil
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.01g | N/A | 100% |
947.7 times less than Almonds
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
0.43%
Total Fat
0.28g
0.59%
Saturated Fat 0.13g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.3%
Sodium 30mg
1.7%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.9g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
22mg
2.2%
Iron
0.42mg
5.3%
Potassium
299mg
8.8%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
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