Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

ByОлена Коновалова
CAULIFLOWER

 

      Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) is characterized by an exceptional concentration of ascorbic acid (100.0% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g), folate (41.0%), pantothenic acid (18.0%), and vitamin K (phylloquinone) (13.0%). Its mineral profile is notably rich in: boron (714.0% DV per 100 g), silicon (73.0%), and molybdenum (12.0%). Furthermore, it contains significant levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (18.7%), primarily alpha-linolenic acid (18:3), as well as dietary fiber (12.0%) and pectin (10.0%). Starch (0.01 g per 100 g) and sucrose (0.06 g per 100 g) are present only in trace amounts.

 

      In comparison to other Brassica cultivars, cauliflower exhibits a lower concentration of essential mineral elements (potassium, manganese, sulfur), but possesses higher levels of boron and omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid (with the exception of Brussels sprouts).

 

     The total purine base content per 100 g of cauliflower constitutes 15.0% of the daily allowance, a factor that should be considered in clinical cases of gout.

 

     The concentration of oxalic acid per 100 g is negligible (1 mg), representing 0.3% of the maximum tolerable daily intake (for further details, see Rhubarb).

 

Caloric content per 100 g: 30 kcal
Water in 100 g: 92 g
Ash from 100 g: 0.7 g

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
 
Vitamins, macro- and microelements, nutrients per 100 g

 

VITAMINS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually*
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.027-0.131 mg 7% 5
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.049-0.121 mg 6% 5
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.6-0.9 mg 18% 20
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.16 mg 8% 10
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 86-226 µg 41% 40
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 0.0 µg 0% 0
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 45.7-83.0 mg 100% 100
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.12-0.30 mg 1% 0
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 0.0 µg 0% 0
Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) 0.75-1.10 mg 5% 5
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 16 µg  13% 20
Biotin 1.5 µg 3% 5
Beta-carotene 18-102 µg 1.2% 0
Lutein + zeaxanthin 1 µg 0.02% 0
Lycopene 0.0 µg 0% 0
Choline 45.2 mg  9%  10
Methylmethionine sulfonium (vitamin U) 4.0-6.1 mg  2.5% 5

* Full jug – 100% daily norm; empty – 0-1% daily norm.

 

MINERAL ELEMENTS

Macroelements

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Potassium 189.0-375.0 mg 8% 10
Calcium 21.7-29.0 mg 3% 5
Silicon 22 mg 73% 70
Magnesium 8.1-19.5 mg 4.1% 5
Sodium 8.30-20.0 mg 1% 0
Sulfur 85 mg 8.5% 10
Phosphorus 38.9-56.7 mg 6% 5
Chlorine No data

Microelements

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Aluminum 570 µg 1.5% 0
Boron 500 µg 714% 10010010010010010010010
Vanadium No data
Iron 1.4 mg 8% 10
Iodine 3-14 µg 7.2% 10
Cobalt No data
Manganese 156.0-340.0 µg 7.8% 10
Copper 29.0-73.0 µg 4.2% 5
Molybdenum 8 µg 12% 10
Nickel 8.85 µg 5.9% 5
Rubidium No data
Selenium 0.5-0.68 µg 0.8% 0
Fluorine 1 µg 0.03% 0
Chromium 1.1-1.2 µg 2.2% 5
Zinc 160.0-490.0 µg 2.7% 5

 

PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total protein content 2.5 g 4% 5
Content of essential amino acids 0.722 g  3.3% 5
Content of non-essential amino acids 1.088 g  1.9% 0

 

Essential Amino Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Valine 0.140  5.6% 10
Histidine 0.042 2% 5
Isoleucine 0.084 4.2% 5
Leucine 0.130 2.8% 5
Lysine 0.110 2.7% 5
Methionine 0.029 1.6% 0
Threonine 0.080  3.3% 5
Tryptophan 0.027 2.7% 5
Phenylalanine 0.080 2.7%  5

 

Non-Essential Amino Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Alanine 0.180  2.7% 5
Arginine 0.091  1.5% 0
Aspartic acid 0.190 1.6% 0
Glycine 0.084 2.4% 5
Glutamic acid 0.260 2.0% 5
Proline 0.100 2.2% 5
Serine 0.120 1.4% 0
Tyrosine 0.049 1.6% 0
Cystine 0.014 0.8% 0



FATS AND FATTY ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total fat content 0.3 g 0.3% 0
Content of unsaturated fatty acids 0.243 g  0.6% 0
Content of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids 0.187 g  18.7% 20
Content of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids 0.030 g 0.3% 0
Content of saturated fatty acids 0.076 g 0.3% 0

 

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Palmitoleic C 16:1 (omega-7) 0.0 g
Oleic C 18:1 (omega-9) 0.026 g
Linoleic C 18:2 (omega-6) 0.030 g
Linolenic C 18:3 (omega-3) 0.187 g
Stearidonic C 18:4 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Gadoleic C 20:1 (omega-11) 0.0 g
Arachidonic C 20:4 (omega-6) 0.0 g
Eicosapentaenoic C 20:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Erucic C 22:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g
Clupanodonic C 22:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Docosahexaenoic C 22:6 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Nervonic C 24:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g

 

Saturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Myristic C 14:0 0.0 g
Palmitic C 16:0 0.069 g
Stearic C 18:0 0.007 g
Arachidic C 20:0 No data
Behenic C 22:0 No data
Lignoceric C 24:0 No data

 

STEROLS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Campesterol + brassicasterol No data
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0% –

 

CARBOHYDRATES

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total carbohydrate content 6.3 g 2% 5
Mono- and disaccharides 3.8 g  7.6%  10
Glucose 0.51 g  5.1%  5
Fructose 1.31 g 3.7%  5
Galactose 0.0 g 0% 0
Sucrose 0.06 g – –
Lactose 0.0 g 0% 0
Starch 0.01 g –  –
Maltose 0.0 g – –
Fiber 1.7-2.7 g 12% 10
Pectin 0.4-0.6 g 10% 10

PURINE BASES

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total purine content 19 mg  15% 20

Units of measurement:
Piece: about 150.0 g
Tea glass: 250.0 g
Faceted glass: 200.0 g
Teaspoon: 7.0 g
Tablespoon: 20.0 g

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