Cauliflower is very low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It's also a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a great source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium
Amount per serving
Calories :25 | Calories from Fat : |
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Total Fat | 0.28 |
Cholesterol | 0% |
Sodium | 30% |
Total Carbohydrate | 4.97% |
Dietary Fiber | 2% |
Sugars | 1.91% |
Protein | 1.92% |
Vitamin A | 0% |
Vitamin C | 48.2% |
Calcium | 22 % |
Iron | 0.42% |
If boiling cauliflower, add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice to the water to maintain white color.
Cauliflower is a member of the cabbage group in the mustard family of plants.
Mark Twain described cauliflower as, "cabbage with a college education."