Calories in Cauliflower, raw
Generic food Raw Vegetables
This record duplicates Cauliflower, raw from another USDA dataset. Its values are kept for reference; the linked page is the main one.
Cauliflower, raw contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of reference amount, racc (85 g) provides about 19 kcal.
Roughly 68% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from protein and 8% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 75% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 24% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 22.9 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.24 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium M | 20 mg | 0.9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2 g | 7% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein C | 1.6 g | 3% |
| Vitamin C M | 67.1 mg | 75% |
| Folate (B9) M | 97 µg | 24% |
| Calcium M | 20.4 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 14.2 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 39.7 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 274 mg | 6% |
| Zinc M | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 68%
- Fat 8%
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
- Protein1.6 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.24 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium20 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Other components (4)
| Water M | 92.7 g |
|---|---|
| Nitrogen M | 0.26 g |
| Ash M | 0.68 g |
| 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate (5-MTHF) M | 73 µg |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cauliflower?
100 g of raw cauliflower has 23 kcal. Reference amount, racc (85 g): about 19 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cauliflower?
Raw cauliflower contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in reference amount, racc (85 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw cauliflower?
Raw cauliflower has 4.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw cauliflower?
Raw cauliflower contains 0.24 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does raw cauliflower contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (75% DV) and Folate (B9) (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cauliflower?
100 g contains 20 mg of sodium, 0.9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Foundation Foods, record dated April 18, 2024. 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: Foundation Foods, record 2685573. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 18, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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