Cauliflower vs Pumpkin – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing cauliflower to pumpkin, we picked the cauliflower.
Why?
In terms of macros, cauliflower has 2x the fiber for the same carbs, and 2x the protein, winning in this category.
In the category of vitamins, cauliflower has more of vitamins B1, B5, B6, B9, C, and K, while pumpkin has more of vitamins A and E, giving cauliflower a 6:2 win here.
Looking at minerals next, cauliflower has more calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while pumpkin has more copper and iron, yielding to cauliflower a 7:2 win this time.
In other considerations, cauliflower has more polyphenols, and also sulforaphane (more details on that below), so that’s another point in cauliflower’s favor.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for cauliflower, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
Want to learn more?
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Broccoli Sprouts & Sulforaphane ← goes for cauliflower too
Enjoy!
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