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Cauliflower

BLS 4.0 food: Cauliflower raw (Blumenkohl roh), code G311100 · cross-reference USDA FDC #169986

Per portion (150 g)

52.5 kcalenergy
3.6 gprotein
4.3 gfibre
0.42 gfat
8 gcarbohydrate

Verified benefits — authorised EU health claims

Cauliflower meets the legal condition for these claims (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 and (EU) No 432/2012). The numbers show exactly why.

Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
✓ 28 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
✓ 28 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 28 % of energy from protein; condition for "source of protein": at least 12 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
✓ 64 mg per 100 g = 80 % of the EU NRV (80 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting.
✓ 21 µg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (75 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
✓ 21 µg per 100 g = 28 % of the EU NRV (75 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Pantothenic acid contributes to normal mental performance.
✓ 1 mg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Pantothenic acid contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 1 mg per 100 g = 17 % of the EU NRV (6 mg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to maternal tissue growth during pregnancy.
✓ 76 µg per 100 g = 38 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate contributes to normal blood formation.
✓ 76 µg per 100 g = 38 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to normal psychological function.
✓ 76 µg per 100 g = 38 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
✓ 76 µg per 100 g = 38 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
EUR-LexEU CommissionNIH ODS
Folate contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
✓ 76 µg per 100 g = 38 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Folate has a role in the process of cell division.
✓ 76 µg per 100 g = 38 % of the EU NRV (200 µg); condition: at least 15 %.
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Also low in sodium and saturated fat — which relates to the authorised claims: “Reducing consumption of sodium contributes to the maintenance of normal blood pressure.” “Reducing consumption of saturated fat contributes to the maintenance of normal blood cholesterol levels.”

Goals this food supports

Full nutrient profile

Values per 100 g edible portion as published by the Max Rubner-Institut (BLS 4.0, 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0). "Origin" is the MRI's own data-provenance label; open "reference" for the underlying study or database. %NRV = share of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011, Annex XIII).

Energy & macronutrients

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Energy35 kcal52.5 kcalBLS ENERCC · Calculated by formula
Protein2.4 g3.6 gBLS PROT625 · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: dos Reis, L. C. R.; Effect of cooking on the concentration of bioactive compounds in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Avenger) and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Alphina F1) grown in an organic system.; Food Chemistry; 2015; 172
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Converted value from: Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Fat0.28 g0.42 gBLS FAT · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Carbohydrate (available)5.3 g8 gBLS CHO · Calculated by formula
Sugars (total)2.2 g3.2 gBLS SUGAR · Calculated by formula
starch0.18 g0.27 gBLS STARCH · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Dietary fibre2.9 g4.3 gBLS FIBT · Laboratory analysis
fibreSoluble0.5 g0.75 gBLS FIBSOL · Laboratory analysis
Water91.7 g138 gBLS WATER · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
dos Reis, L. C. R.; Effect of cooking on the concentration of bioactive compounds in broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. Avenger) and cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. Alphina F1) grown in an organic system.; Food Chemistry; 2015; 172
Shohag, M. J. I., et al.; Folate Content and Composition of Vegetables Commonly Consumed in China.; Journal of Food Science; 2012; 77; 11
Vahteristo L., Lehikoinen K., Ollilainen V. and Varo P.; Application of an HPLC assay for the determination of folate derivatives in some vegetables, fruits and berries consumed in Finland; Food Chemistry; 1997; 59; 4
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Li, B. W. and Andrews, K. W.; Individual sugars, soluble, and insoluble dietary fiber contents of 70 high consumption foods.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2002; 15
Salt0.03 g0.04 gBLS NACL · Calculated by formula

Fats & fatty acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Saturated fat0.04 g0.06 gBLS FASAT · Calculated by formula
Monounsaturated fat0.01 g0.01 gBLS FAMS · Calculated by formula
Polyunsaturated fat0.14 g0.21 gBLS FAPU · Calculated by formula
Omega-3 fatty acids (total)0.11 g0.16 gBLS FAPUN3 · Calculated by formula
Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, omega-3)0.11 g0.16 gBLS F18:3CN3 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
EPA0 mg0 mgBLS F20:5CN3 · Logische Null
DHA0 mg0 mgBLS F22:6CN3 · Logische Null
EPA + DHA (long-chain omega-3)0 mg0 mgBLS
omega60.03 g0.04 gBLS FAPUN6 · Calculated by formula
Linoleic acid (omega-6)0.03 g0.04 gBLS F18:2CN6 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Oleic acid0.0 g0.0 gBLS F18:1CN9 · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Cholesterol0 mg0 mgBLS CHORL · Logische Null

Vitamins

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Vitamin A1 µg1.5 µg0 %BLS VITAA · Calculated by formula
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITD · Calculated by formula
Vitamin E0.08 mg0.12 mg1 %BLS VITE · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Chun, J., et al.; Tocopherol and tocotrienol contents of raw and processed fruits and vegetables in the United States diet; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2006; 19; 2-3
Vitamin K21 µg31.5 µg28 %BLS VITK · Calculated by formula
Vitamin C64 mg96 mg80 %BLS VITC · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.05 mg0.08 mg5 %BLS THIA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: El-Aarab AE, Ali M, Hussein L; Vitamin B1 profile of the egyptian core foods and adequacy of intake; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2004; 17
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.09 mg0.14 mg6 %BLS RIBF · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Niacin (vitamin B3)1.2 mg1.8 mg7 %BLS NIAEQ · Calculated by formula
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)1 mg1.6 mg17 %BLS PANTAC · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Vitamin B60.09 mg0.14 mg7 %BLS VITB6 · Scientific literature
reference
Converted value from: Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Biotin1.7 µg2.5 µg3 %BLS BIOT · Scientific literature
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Folate76 µg114 µg38 %BLS FOL · Calculated by formula
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg0 %BLS VITB12 · Logische Null
Choline44.3 mg66.5 mgUSDA FDC 169986

Minerals & trace elements

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Sodium12 mg18 mgBLS NA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Potassium280 mg420 mg14 %BLS K · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Calcium24 mg36 mg3 %BLS CA · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Magnesium14 mg21 mg4 %BLS MG · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Phosphorus49 mg73.5 mg7 %BLS P · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Iron0.41 mg0.61 mg3 %BLS FE · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Sanchez-Castillo, C. P., et al.; The Mineral Content of Mexican Fruits and Vegetables.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 1998; 11; 4
Zinc0.31 mg0.47 mg3 %BLS ZN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2003; 2003
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Iodine0.7 µg1.1 µg0 %BLS ID · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Selenium0.6 µg0.9 µg1 %USDA FDC 169986
Copper0.04 mg0.05 mg4 %BLS CU · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2003; 2003
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Manganese0.16 mg0.24 mg8 %BLS MN · Aggregated from several sources
reference
Converted value from: BVL; Lebensmittel Monitoring 2017; 2017
Health, D. o; Nutrient analysis of fruit and vegetables; 2013
Ekholm P, Reinivuo H, Mattila P, Pakkala H, Koponen J, Happonen A, Hellstrom J, Ovaskainen ML.; Changes in the mineral and trace element contents of cereals, fruits and vegetables in Finland.; Journal of Food Composition and Analysis; 2007; 20; 6
Koivistoinen P; Mineral element composition of Finnish foods. N, K, Ca, Mg, P, S, Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Co, Ni, Cr, F, Se, Si, Rb, Al, B, Br, Hg, As, Cd, Pb and Ash; Almqvist & Wiksell; 1980
fluoride0.01 mg0.01 mgBLS FD · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Essential amino acids

Nutrientper 100 gper 150 g%NRVOrigin
Histidine0.05 g0.07 gBLS HIS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Isoleucine0.11 g0.17 gBLS ILE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Leucine0.17 g0.26 gBLS LEU · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Lysine0.14 g0.21 gBLS LYS · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Methionine0.05 g0.07 gBLS MET · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Phenylalanine0.08 g0.12 gBLS PHE · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Threonine0.11 g0.17 gBLS THR · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Tryptophan0.03 g0.05 gBLS TRP · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7
Valine0.15 g0.23 gBLS VAL · Other nutrient database
reference
Kirchhoff, E; Souci - Fachmann - Kraut - Die Zusammensetzung der Lebensmittel - Nährwert-Tabellen; 2008; 7

Sources

Max Rubner-Institut (2025): Bundeslebensmittelschlüssel (BLS), Version 4.0 — Deutsche Nährstoffdatenbank. Karlsruhe. DOI: 10.25826/Data20251217-134202-0. Licence CC BY 4.0. Selenium and choline: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central: SR Legacy, 2018. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

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