Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Cucumber VS Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cucumber	14%	5%	81%
Cauliflower	26%	8%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Cucumber	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.03% 29.8kcal	1.7% 49.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.23% 0.22g	0.57% 0.56g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.23% 0.073g	0.81% 0.26g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.62% 0.01g	1.86% 0.03g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.33% 0.056g	0.19% 0.032g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.54% 7.2g	7.6% 9.86g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.57% 3.3g	5.23% 3.8g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	2.4% 1.73g	2.66% 1.92g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 1.5g	% 1.87g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.06g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	2.6% 0.99g	10.4% 3.97g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.3% 1.3g	6.8% 3.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cucumber	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.1% 9.92μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.47% 0.054mg	8.27% 0.099mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.04% 0.065mg	9.16% 0.12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.2% 0.19mg	6.3% 1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	26.5% 1.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.1% 0.079mg	28% 0.37mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	6.36% 1.9μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.47% 14μg	28.3% 113μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	6.17% 5.56mg	106% 96mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0.4% 0.06mg	1.06% 0.16mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	27% 32.5μg	25.6% 30.8μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cucumber	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.18% 31.8mg	4.37% 43.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	9.04% 0.081mg	8.6% 0.077mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.064% 2.58μg	0.05% 2μg	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	6.95% 0.56mg	10.4% 0.83mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.14% 25.8mg	7.1% 29.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	6.8% 0.16mg	13.4% 0.31mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	16.4% 7.4μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	6.8% 47.6mg	12.5% 87.3mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.58% 292mg	17.5% 593mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.1% 0.6μg	2.16% 1.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	3.97% 59.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.6% 0.4mg	4.87% 0.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.1% 189g	4.94% 183g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cucumber VS Cauliflower per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Cucumber versus 7 oz of Cauliflower to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Cucumber vs Cauliflower:

• 7 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B2, 5.2 times more Vitamin B3, 2.6 times more Vitamin B5, 4.6 times more Vitamin B6, 8.1 times more Vitamin B9 and 17.2 times more Vitamin C than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Cauliflower provide similar amounts of Vitamin K per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cucumber have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Raw Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Cucumber vs Cauliflower:

• 7 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.4 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Iron, 2 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 2 times more Potassium, 15 times more Sodium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Cauliflower contain similar levels of Copper, Magnesium and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cucumber lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Zinc
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Raw Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Fluoride and Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.4 times more Carbohydrate, 4 times more Fiber and 3 times more Protein than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Cauliflower offer comparable quantities of Sugars per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cucumber provide inadequate amounts of Fiber and Protein
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Raw Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.