Vegetables / Cruciferous Vegetables
Cauliflower Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 64% | |
| Calories | 32kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 0.3 g/ 42g (0.71%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 5.2 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Protein | 2.1 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vitamin C | 82 mg/ 70mg (117%) high |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (4%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.12 mg/ 1mg (9%) |
Vitamin B3 | 0.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (4%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 41 mg/ 750mg (5%) |
Iron | 0.8 mg/ 12mg (6%) |
Phosphorus | 42 mg/ 700mg (6%) |
Sodium | 14 mg/ 1500mg (0.93%) very low |
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Cauliflower is a non-starchy vegetable (about 32 kcal per 100g). It’s naturally low in fat and sodium, and it provides carbohydrates mainly from natural sugars plus fiber.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Cauliflower helps support digestion and fullness because it has dietary fiber (2.1g per 100g). It also has low sodium (14mg), which is helpful when you’re building meals that are gentler on blood pressure. Its low calories make it a good choice for adding volume to your plate. Note: it has some natural sugar (2g) and some carbohydrates (5.2g), so it still counts as part of your overall meal balance—especially if you’re pairing it with rice, noodles, or starchy sides.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - For meals: add cauliflower as your extra vegetable (half of your plate veggies is a great goal).
- For snacks: try roasted cauliflower or cauliflower “rice” in small portions, especially if you’re also eating bread or crackers.
- Cooking tip: go easy on oil and salty sauces (like bagoong, patis, or soy-heavy mixes). Use herbs, garlic, onion, and a squeeze of calamansi for flavor.
- Balance your plate: pair with a lean protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a controlled serving of carbs (rice, potatoes, or noodles).
- Frequency: include cauliflower a few times a week as part of your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks.
Common Filipino dishes
Cauliflower with garlic, Pinakbet with cauliflower, Sinigang with cauliflower, Ginisang cauliflower, Roasted cauliflower with spices
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