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Broccoli vs Cauliflower

Broccoli comes out ahead: per 100 g raw it has 102 µg of vitamin K against 15.5 µg, and 91.3 mg of vitamin C against 48.2 mg. Cauliflower has slightly fewer calories but no nutrient where it clearly leads.

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Where they differ

Per 100 g, the amount in each food. Only differences of at least 25%.

More in broccoli

  • Protein2.57 g vs 1.92 g
  • Vitamin K102 µg vs 15.5 µg
  • Vitamin C91.3 mg vs 48.2 mg
  • Vitamin B77.4 µg vs 1.5 µg
  • Vitamin B20.11 mg vs 0.06 mg

More in cauliflower

No nutrient stands out against broccoli.

USDA records compared: Broccoli, raw; Cauliflower, raw.

Broccoli vs cauliflowerPer serving (named under each food). % DV = % Daily Value (FDA, adults).Per 100 g. % DV = % Daily Value (FDA, adults).Per serving (named under each food). % RI = % Reference Intake (EU, adults).Per 100 g. % RI = % Reference Intake (EU, adults).
Per servingPer 100 gBroccoliper 1 cup (76 g)Cauliflowerper 1 cup (107 g)
Calories24 kcal27 kcal
Protein1.95 g (4%)2.05 g (4%) (higher)
Carbohydrates4.77 g (2%)5.32 g (2%) (higher)
Fiber1.82 g (7%)2.14 g (8%) (higher)
Sugars1.06 g2.04 g (higher)
Total fat0.26 g (<1%)0.3 g (<1%) (higher)
Saturated fat0.03 g (<1%)0.14 g (<1%) (higher)
Vitamin C69.4 mg (77%) (higher)51.6 mg (57%)
Vitamin K77.5 µg (65%) (higher)16.6 µg (14%)
Vitamin B75.6 µg (19%) (higher)1.6 µg (5%)
Folate49.4 µg (12%)61 µg (15%) (higher)
Vitamin B50.46 mg (9%)0.71 mg (14%) (higher)
Vitamin B60.15 mg (9%)0.2 mg (12%) (higher)
Calories31 kcal25 kcal
Protein2.57 g (5%) (higher)1.92 g (4%)
Carbohydrates6.27 g (2%) (higher)4.97 g (2%)
Fiber2.4 g (9%) (higher)2 g (7%)
Sugars1.4 g1.91 g (higher)
Total fat0.34 g (<1%) (higher)0.28 g (<1%)
Saturated fat0.04 g (<1%)0.13 g (<1%) (higher)
Vitamin C91.3 mg (101%) (higher)48.2 mg (54%)
Vitamin K102 µg (85%) (higher)15.5 µg (13%)
Vitamin B77.4 µg (25%) (higher)1.5 µg (5%)
Folate65 µg (16%) (higher)57 µg (14%)
Vitamin B50.61 mg (12%)0.67 mg (13%) (higher)
Vitamin B60.19 mg (11%) (higher)0.18 mg (11%)
Energy99 kJ / 24 kcal112 kJ / 27 kcal
Protein1.95 g (4%)2.05 g (4%) (higher)
Carbohydrates4.77 g (2%)5.32 g (2%) (higher)
Fiber1.82 g2.14 g (higher)
Sugars1.06 g (1%)2.04 g (2%) (higher)
Total fat0.26 g (<1%)0.3 g (<1%) (higher)
Saturated fat0.03 g (<1%)0.14 g (<1%) (higher)
Vitamin K77.5 µg (103%) (higher)16.6 µg (22%)
Vitamin C69.4 mg (87%) (higher)51.6 mg (64%)
Vitamin B949.4 µg (25%)61 µg (30%) (higher)
Potassium230 mg (12%)320 mg (16%) (higher)
Vitamin B75.6 µg (11%) (higher)1.6 µg (3%)
Vitamin B60.15 mg (10%)0.2 mg (14%) (higher)
Energy130 kJ / 31 kcal105 kJ / 25 kcal
Protein2.57 g (5%) (higher)1.92 g (4%)
Carbohydrates6.27 g (2%) (higher)4.97 g (2%)
Fiber2.4 g (higher)2 g
Sugars1.4 g (2%)1.91 g (2%) (higher)
Total fat0.34 g (<1%) (higher)0.28 g (<1%)
Saturated fat0.04 g (<1%)0.13 g (<1%) (higher)
Vitamin K102 µg (136%) (higher)15.5 µg (21%)
Vitamin C91.3 mg (114%) (higher)48.2 mg (60%)
Vitamin B965 µg (33%) (higher)57 µg (28%)
Potassium303 mg (15%) (higher)299 mg (15%)
Vitamin B77.4 µg (15%) (higher)1.5 µg (3%)
Vitamin B60.19 mg (14%) (higher)0.18 mg (13%)

● = higher amount. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 747447, 169986).