Cauliflower
 Colorful
vegetables are often thought of as more nutritious than paler, less
colorful vegetables. Not always true! Cauliflower, the least colorful
vegetable, has several nutritional benefits. It is a good source of
folacin—a nutrient needed in greater amounts by dialysis patients.
Cauliflower also contains 1.7 grams dietary fiber (the recommended daily
goal for fiber is 25 grams or more). Additionally, cauliflower is a
member of the cruciferous vegetable family, known to reduce cancer risk
when consumed on a regular basis. Cauliflower is naturally low in
calories, carbohydrate, fat, sodium, phosphorus, and potassium. Check
out the nutrient chart below to compare the numbers:
Cauliflower Nutrient Comparisons:
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Cauliflower
˝ cup portion
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Calories
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Fiber,
g
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Sodium,
mg
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Potassium,
mg
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Phosphorus,
mg
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Cauliflower, raw,
1 inch pieces |
12
|
1.2
|
15
|
152
|
22
|
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Cauliflower, fresh, boiled, 1 inch pieces |
14
|
1.7
|
9
|
88
|
20
|
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Cauliflower, frozen, boiled, 1 inch pieces
|
17
|
2.0
|
16
|
125
|
22
|
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Cauliflower, carrots & snow peas, frozen,
boiled
|
27
|
2.0
|
23
|
153
|
27
|
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Broccoli, cauliflower, & carrots, frozen,
boiled
|
23
|
2.0
|
27
|
160
|
27
|
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Culinary
Kidney Cooks Creamy Cauliflower Bake
|
98
|
1.2
|
129
|
200
|
55
|
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Cauliflower with cheese sauce, frozen
|
90
|
1.0
|
480
|
240
|
88
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Bolded values indicate high levels, not suitable
for most dialysis diets. Check with your renal dietitian.
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Cauliflower Facts:
Did you know?
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Cauliflower is white because the leaves around it
protect the head from sunlight. Chlorophyll, which gives green color,
will not develop without sunlight. |
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The head of cauliflower is known as the
‘curd’ of the plant. |
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California and New York are the major cauliflower
growing states in the USA. |
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Choice cauliflower heads are compact, white or
creamy white with no spots or bruises. |
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A medium sized cauliflower head (about 2 pounds),
cooked, will serve 4 to 6 people. |
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Refrigerated cauliflower will keep up to 5 days
in the crisper. |
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Lemon juice or vinegar added to the water will
retain whiteness of boiled or steamed cauliflower. |
To preserve folacin and reduce
cauliflower odor, limit cooking time as follows:
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Boiled
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florets 3-5 minutes, whole head 10 minutes
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Steamed
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florets 3-5 minutes, whole head 15 minutes
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Microwaved
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florets 3 minutes, whole head 5-7 minutes
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Sauted
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florets, thin sliced 3-4 minutes
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