Which Packs More Fiber and Vitamins

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Cauliflower and broccoli are both cruciferous vegetables that are excellent for your health. They are known for containing a multitude of vitamins and fiber. They’re each low in calories, high in fiber, and high in vitamins and minerals, but broccoli wins in terms of vitamins and amount of fiber.

Broccoli is slightly higher in fiber than cauliflower.

A 100 gram (g) serving includes:

  • Broccoli: 2.4 g of fiber
  • Cauliflower: 2 g of fiber

The fiber in broccoli feeds the good bacteria in your gut, which improves overall digestive health. It also helps you feel full longer, which can make weight management easier. Cauliflower, while slightly lower in fiber, can also help achieve this.

Broccoli contains more vitamins A, C and K than cauliflower.

A 100 g serving includes:

  • Broccoli: 8 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin A, 91.3 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C and 102 mcg of vitamin K
  • Cauliflower: 0 mcg of vitamin A, 48.2 mg of vitamin C and 15.5 mcg of vitamin K

Vitamins A, C, and K each play an important role in maintaining the health of your body:

  • Vitamin A supports vision, immune function and cell growth, while promoting healthy skin and reproductive health
  • Vitamin C acts as a powerful antioxidant that strengthens the immune system, promotes collagen production for strong skin and tissues, and helps the body absorb iron.
  • Vitamin K is essential for proper blood clotting and bone health, as it helps regulate calcium and strengthen bones. Together, these vitamins contribute to overall well-being and disease prevention.

A 100 gram (g) serving of each vegetable contains the following nutrients.

Cauliflower Broccoli
Calories 25 39
Fiber 2 grams 2.4 grams
Protein 1.9 grams 2.6 grams
Vitamin C 48.2 milligrams 91.3 milligrams
Calcium 22 milligrams 46 milligrams
Vitamin K 15.5 micrograms 102 micrograms
Vitamin A 0 micrograms 8 micrograms

Note that the nutrient content of these vegetables can change depending on how you store, prepare and cook them. For example, boiling broccoli or cauliflower causes them to lose more than half of some of their useful compounds. Steaming can help better preserve these nutrients.

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  1. Ağagündüz D, Şahin TÖ, Yılmaz B, Ekenci KD, Duyar Özer Ş, Capasso R. Cruciferous vegetables and their bioactive metabolites: from prevention to new therapies for colorectal cancer. Supplement based on Evid Alternat Med. 2022;2022:1534083. doi:10.1155/2022/1534083

  2. US Department of Agriculture: FoodData Central. Broccoli, raw.

  3. US Department of Agriculture: FoodData Central. Cauliflower, raw.

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