Calories in Cauliflower

📏 Serving Size: 1 cup chopped (107.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 26.8
  • Total Fat 0.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.1 g
  • Cholesterol 0.0 mg
  • Sodium 32.1 mg
  • Potassium 319.9 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 5.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.1 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 2.1 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C 51.6 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.1 mg
  • Calcium 23.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 61.0 µg
  • Iron 0.4 mg
  • Magnesium 16.1 mg
  • Manganese 0.2 mg
  • Niacin 0.5 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.7 mg
  • Phosphorus 47.1 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.1 mg
  • Thiamin 0.1 mg
  • Zinc 0.3 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Cauliflower is a very low-calorie food at 26.8 calories per serving (1 cup chopped (107.0g)), making it a smart choice for calorie-conscious diets. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 5.3g per serving (66.1% of calories), with a good 2.1g of dietary fiber.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ Low Fat ✅ Low Calorie

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Cauliflower, Raw.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Cauliflower. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Cauliflower contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories26.8 kcal1.3%
Total Fat0.3 g0%
Saturated Fat0.1 g1%
Sodium32.1 mg1%
Total Carbohydrate5.3 g2%
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8%
Total Sugars2.0 g4%
Protein2.1 g4%
Vitamin C51.6 mg57% ✅
Vitamin E0.1 mg1%
Thiamin (B-1)0.05 mg4%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.06 mg5%
Niacin (B-3)0.5 mg3%
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.71 mg14%
Vitamin B-60.20 mg12%
Folate61.0 µg15%
Calcium23.5 mg2%
Iron0.4 mg2%
Potassium319.9 mg7%
Magnesium16.1 mg4%
Phosphorus47.1 mg4%
Zinc0.3 mg3%
Copper0.04 mg5%
Manganese0.17 mg7%
Selenium0.6 µg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Cauliflower accounts for 1.3% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 66.1% of the calories.

Carbs 66.1%
Protein 25.5%
Fat 8.4% Carbs 66.1% Protein 25.5%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 26.8 calories in Cauliflower? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 2.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 4.6 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 2.9 min
HIIT 2.5 min
Boxing 2.8 min

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