Cauliflower's wealth of phytonutrients and saturation of anti-inflammatory compounds fight off heart disease, ward off cancer and help us to lose weight. It is also rich in carotenoids, which help maintain healthy eyesight. Recent research has linked cauliflower to reducing levels of type 2 diabetes, preventing neurodegenerative disorders and defending against cardiovascular diseases. Cauliflower contains the water-soluble micronutrient choline, which aids liver functions and brain development. It also provides us with energy by supporting our metabolism.
A rich source of: vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B5, choline, Omega-3.
Cauliflower, raw
| Energy (kcal) | 30 |
| Energy (kJ) | 128 |
| Water (g) | 91.1 |
| Starch (g) | 0.2 |
| Total sugars (g) | 2.9 |
| Glucose (g) | 1.2 |
| Galactose (g) | 0 |
| Fructose (g) | 1.3 |
| Sucrose (g) | 0.4 |
| Maltose (g) | 0 |
| Lactose (g) | 0 |
| Protein (g) | 2.5 |
| Protein (g)/100kcal | 8.3 |
| Protein % of calories | 33.3 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 4.4 |
| Carbohydrate (g)/100kcal | 14.7 |
| Carb % of calories | 58.7 |
| Fat (g) | 0.4 |
| Fat (g)/100kcal | 1.3 |
| Fat % of calories | 12 |
| Satd FA /100g fd (g) | 0.1 |
| Mono FA /100g food (g) | 0 |
| Poly FA /100g food (g) | 0.2 |
| Trans FAs /100g food (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 47 |
| Potassium (mg) | 109 |
| Calcium (mg) | 79 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 8 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 73 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.2 |
| Copper (mg) | 0 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.3 |
| Chloride (mg) | N |
| Manganese (mg) | N |
| Selenium (µg) | 2 |
| Iodine (µg) | N |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1.3 |
| Thiamin (mg) | N |
| Riboflavin (mg) | N |
| Niacin (mg) | N |
| Tryptophan/60 (mg) | 0.6 |
| Niacin equivalent (mg) | N |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | N |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | N |
| Folate (µg) | N |
| Pantothenate (mg) | N |
| Biotin (µg) | N |
| Vitamin C (mg) | N |
| Alcohol (g) | 0 |
| NSP (g) Non-starch polysaccharide | 1.8 |
| AOAC fibre (g) | 1.8 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 0 |
| Retinol (µg) | 10 |
| Carotene (µg) | 363 |
| Retinol Equivalent (µg) | 71 |