Cauliflower vs Broccoli

Complete nutrition comparison per 100g serving

Which is Healthier?

Cauliflower is generally healthier

Cauliflower comes out ahead in this comparison, winning in 3 out of 5 key nutritional categories. It has fewer calories (25 vs 34), more fiber (2.4g vs 2.4g), less sugar (1g vs 1.4g), less sodium (49mg vs 64mg)making it the better choice for most health goals.

Quick Summary

Fewer Calories

Cauliflower

25 kcal

More Protein

Broccoli

2.8g

More Fiber

Cauliflower

2.4g

Less Sugar

Cauliflower

1g

Visual Comparison

Caloriesper 100g
Cauliflower
25
Broccoli
34
Proteinper 100g
Cauliflower
1.9g
Broccoli
2.8g
Carbohydratesper 100g
Cauliflower
5g
Broccoli
7g
Fatper 100g
Cauliflower
0.3g
Broccoli
0.4g

Side-by-Side Nutrition Table

NutrientCauliflowerBroccoliDifference
Calories25kcal34kcal-9.0kcal
Protein1.9g2.8g-0.9g
Carbohydrates5g7g-2.0g
Fat0.3g0.4g-0.1g
Fiber2.4g2.4g0.0g
Sugar1g1.4g-0.4g
Sodium49mg64mg-15.0mg

Serving Size Comparison

All values above are per 100g. Here's how they compare in common serving sizes:

Cauliflower

Per 100g:25 calories
Per cup (150g):38 calories
Per serving (85g):21 calories

Broccoli

Per 100g:34 calories
Per cup (150g):51 calories
Per serving (85g):29 calories

Diet Compatibility

Cauliflower

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

Broccoli

Low-CarbLow-CalorieVeganVegetarianPaleoLow-Sodium

When to Choose Cauliflower

  • Lower in calories (25 vs 34)
  • More fiber (2.4g vs 2.4g)
  • Lower in carbs (5g vs 7g)
  • Less sugar (1g vs 1.4g)
  • Lower sodium (49mg vs 64mg)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
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When to Choose Broccoli

  • Higher in protein (2.8g vs 1.9g)

Common Uses

SaladsStir-friesRoasted sidesSoups
View full Broccoli nutrition →