Broccoli vs cauliflower
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
35.0kcal
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
23.0kcal
Protein
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
2.4g
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
1.8g
Carbs
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
7.2g
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
4.1g
Fat
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
0.4g
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt:
0.5g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer calories (23 vs 35 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more protein (2.38g vs 1.84g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has fewer carbs (4.11g vs 7.18g)
Better for Digestion
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has more fiber (3.3g vs 2.3g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt | Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 35 | 23 |
| Protein | 2.4g | 1.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.2g | 4.1g |
| Fat | 0.4g | 0.5g |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 2.3g |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 41mg | 15mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 77mcg | 1mcg |
| Vitamin C | 64.9mg | 44.3mg |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | — | — |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 40mg | 16mg |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 0.3mg |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 9mg |
| Potassium | 293mg | 142mg |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.2mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
Broccoli, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
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