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How much protein is in cauliflower?
1.8 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 2.3 gIn 1 cup (about 125 g).
- #188Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 1.7 kgNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About cauliflower
Cauliflower is low in protein. Most vegetables are low in protein per 100 g because they are mostly water, but they're valued for fibre, vitamins and minerals.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
| Green beans (cooked)Vegetable | 1.9 g |
| OkraVegetable | 1.9 g |
| Cauliflower (cooked)Vegetable | 1.8 g |
| Beetroot (cooked)Vegetable | 1.7 g |
| JackfruitFruit | 1.7 g |
More vegetable
- Garlic · 6.4 g
- Sweet corn · 3.4 g
- Bean sprouts · 3 g
- Spinach · 3 g
- Artichoke · 2.9 g
- Snow peas · 2.8 g
- Brussels sprouts · 2.6 g
- Asparagus · 2.4 g
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FAQ
How much protein is in cauliflower?
Cauliflower cooked has 1.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 cup (about 125 g), gives you roughly 2.3 g.
Is cauliflower high in protein?
Cauliflower is low in protein. With 1.8 g per 100 g it ranks #188 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much cauliflower do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 1.7 kg of cauliflower cooked, which is far more than anyone eats in one go, so it isn't a practical way to get protein.
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