Strawberries vs. Cauliflower

Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cauliflower


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of strawberries versus cauliflower (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cauliflower:

  • Both strawberries and cauliflower are high in Vitamin C.
  • Cauliflower has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cauliflower is a great source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of strawberries and cauliflower is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cauliflower has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cauliflower for fat. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 8:85:7 and for cauliflower, 25:66:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Strawberries Cauliflower
Protein 8% 25%
Carbohydrates 85% 66%
Fat 7% 9%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cauliflower has 1.9g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both strawberries and cauliflower are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both strawberries and cauliflower are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 22% more Vitamin C than cauliflower - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cauliflower does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cauliflower has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cauliflower has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both strawberries and cauliflower contain significant amounts of niacin.

Strawberries Cauliflower
Thiamin 0.024 MG 0.05 MG
Riboflavin 0.022 MG 0.06 MG
Niacin 0.386 MG 0.507 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.125 MG 0.667 MG
Vitamin B6 0.047 MG 0.184 MG
Folate 24 UG 57 UG

Minerals

calcium

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calcium - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 22mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron.

potassium

Cauliflower is a great source of potassium and it has 95% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and cauliflower has 299mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, both strawberries and cauliflower contain significant amounts of kaempferol.

Strawberries Cauliflower
kaempferol 0.5 mg 0.36 mg
myricetin 0.04 mg ~
Quercetin 1.11 mg 0.54 mg
apigenin ~ 0.03 mg
luteolin ~ 0.09 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Strawberries Cauliflower
beta-carotene 7 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 26 UG 1 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cauliflower per 100 grams.

Strawberries Cauliflower
alpha linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.015 G
Total 0.065 G 0.015 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than cauliflower per 100 grams.

Strawberries Cauliflower
linoleic acid 0.09 G 0.016 G
other omega 6 ~ 0.003 G
Total 0.09 G 0.019 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or cauliflower contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cauliflower has 25 calories.

Does strawberries or cauliflower have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and cauliflower contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cauliflower has 5g of carbohydrates.