Calories in Cauliflower, green, cooked, with salt
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Cauliflower, green, cooked, with salt contains 32 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.5 cup, 1" pieces (62 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 30% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 81% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 14% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5) and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 32 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.31 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.049 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 259 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 3 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A ? | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C ? | 72.6 mg | 81% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.68 mg | 4% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.68 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 41 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 32 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 0.72 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 57 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 278 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.63 mg | 6% |
| Copper ? | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Manganese ? | 0.24 mg | 11% |
| Selenium I | 0.8 µg | 1% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 30%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 7%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber3.3 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.31 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.049 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium259 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.029 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.14 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.04 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.11 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.12 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.18 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.16 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.043 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.035 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.11 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.066 g |
| Valine ? | 0.15 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.15 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.061 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.16 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.36 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.41 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.098 g |
| Proline ? | 0.13 g |
| Serine ? | 0.16 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.03 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.039 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 89.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.9 g |
| Energy C | 136 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 141 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 41 µg |
Other forms of Cauliflower
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 1.8 g | 4.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 17 | 1.6 g | 3.2 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, green, raw Raw | 31 | 3 g | 6.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Cauliflower, green, cooked, no salt added Cooked | 32 | 3 g | 6.3 g | 0.31 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 1.8 g | 4.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 24 | 2 g | 4.7 g | 0.27 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.8 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 26 | 2 g | 5.2 g | 0.29 g |
| Cauliflower, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 19 | 1.6 g | 3.7 g | 0.22 g |
| Cauliflower, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 49 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 2.9 g |
| Cauliflower, fresh, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 49 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 2.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mushrooms, shiitake, stir-fried Cooked | 39 | 3.5 g | 7.7 g | 0.35 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 29 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 29 | 3.4 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Turnip greens, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 29 | 3.3 g | 5 g | 0.42 g |
| Collards, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 g |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 g |
| Collards, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 36 | 3 g | 7.1 g | 0.41 g |
| Beet greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 27 | 2.6 g | 5.5 g | 0.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cauliflower?
100 g of cooked cauliflower has 32 kcal. 0.5 cup, 1" pieces (62 g): about 20 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cauliflower?
Cooked cauliflower contains 3 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.9 g in 0.5 cup, 1" pieces (62 g). About 30% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cooked cauliflower?
Cooked cauliflower has 6.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked cauliflower?
Cooked cauliflower contains 0.31 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.049 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked cauliflower contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (81% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (14% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV), manganese (11% DV) and Folate (B9) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked cauliflower?
100 g contains 259 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cauliflower have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, cauliflower, green, cooked, with salt has 32 kcal, while cauliflower, green, raw has 31 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169391. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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