Cauliflower, a cool season biennial, has dense head formed by cluster of florets (similar to a broccoli head). The florets are segmented into little stems. These little stems are attached to a single central white stem / trunk.
The stems and the truck are white in colour and have a firm, dense and crunchy texture. The florets are brittle and crumbly. Cauliflower has a cruciferous and nutty sweet flavor profile.
Generally, acorn squashes weigh one to two pounds (0.45-0.90 KG) and are between four and seven inches (10-18 cm) in length.
Scientific name of Cauliflower
Mbrassica oleracea
Other names of Cauliflower
- Blumenkohl
- Cabbage flower
- Phool gobi
- Coliflor
- Couve-flor
- Cavolfiore
Nutrition facts of Cauliflower
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.28 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.92 | GRAM | 4% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.97 | GRAM | 2% |
| Fiber | 2 | GRAM | 7% |
Calories by source in Cauliflower:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Cauliflower = 72%
- Calories by fat in Cauliflower = 9%
- Calories by protein in Cauliflower = 19%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Cauliflower:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Cauliflower = 16%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Cauliflower = 67%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Cauliflower = 17%
Detailed vitamin profile of Cauliflower, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Cauliflower, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Cauliflower
- Select cauliflower with compact florets
- Select a cauliflower which feels heavy for its size
- Bad cauliflowers will have browning of florets (Some also developing dark fungal spots)
- Check the cauliflower for insects ( Some insects hide in the cauliflower between the dense central stems )
Availability of Cauliflower
- Cauliflower is available round the year
How to store Cauliflower
- Cauliflower can be stored in refrigerator for about a week.
- Avoid washing the cauliflower if planning to store it in the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Cauliflower
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