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Cauliflower XL

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Cauliflower is low in fat, but high in dietary fiber, folate, water, and vitamin C, possessing a high nutritional density.


Cauliflower contains several phytochemicals, common in the cabbage family, that may be beneficial to human health.


Sulforaphane, a compound released when cauliflower is chopped or chewed, may protect against cancer.

Indole-3-carbinol, a chemical that enhances DNA repair, and acts as an estrogen antagonist, slowing the growth of cancer cells.


Boiling reduces the levels of these compounds, with losses of 20–30% after five minutes, 40–50% after ten minutes, and 75% after thirty minutes. However, other preparation methods, such as steaming, microwaving, and stir frying, had no significant effect on the compounds.


A high intake of cauliflower has been associated with reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

 


Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy103 kJ (25 kcal)
Carbohydrates5 g
- Sugars2.4 g
- Dietary fiber2.5 g
Fat0 g
Protein2 g
Thiamine (Vit. B1)0.057 mg (5%)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)0.063 mg (5%)
Niacin (Vit. B3)0.53 mg (4%)
Pantothenic acid (B5)0.65 mg (13%)
Vitamin B60.22 mg (17%)
Folate (Vit. B9)57 μg (14%)
Vitamin C46 mg (55%)
Vitamin K15.5 μg (15%)
Calcium22 mg (2%)
Iron0.44 mg (3%)
Magnesium15 mg (4%)
Phosphorus44 mg (6%)
Potassium300 mg (6%)
Zinc0.28 mg (3%)
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