Cauliflower is a member of the cruciferous vegetable family. Cruciferous Vegetables List
Broccoli, cauliflower, kale, Brussels sprouts, and spinach are all part of a larger family of plants considered cruciferous vegetables
While white is the most common color, you’ll also find cauliflower in shades of orange, purple, and green. Each of these varieties may have slightly different nutritional benefits. No matter the color, the taste is the same: mild, slightly sweet, and a little nutty
Cruciferous vegetables vary in their exact nutritional profiles, but many of them are excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, including:
Vitamin K,A,C,Folic acid, Iron, Calcium,Selenium
- Nutrients per serving
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Cruciferous
Vegetable
Calories
Fiber (g)
Vitamin C (mg)
Vitamin K (ug)
Calcium (mg)
Beta-carotene (ug)
Glucosinolates (mg)
Broccoli
39
2.4
91.3
102
46
93
1,297
Cauliflower
25
2
48.2
15.5
22
0
1,178
Brussels sprouts
43
3.8
85
177
42
450
1,013
Kale
35
4.1
93.4
390
254
2,870
1,206
Chinese (napa) cabbage
13
1
45
45.5
105
2,680
297
Cabbage
25
2.5
36.6
76
40
42
1,069