Calories in Cauliflower (cooked)
Cauliflower (cooked) has about 29 calories per 1 cup (124 g), or 23 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 2.3 g protein, 5.1 g carbs and 0.6 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (124 g) | 100 g (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 23 kcal | 29 kcal | 23 kcal |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 2.3 g | 1.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g | 5.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0.6 g | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g | 2.9 g | 2.3 g |
| Sugar | 2.1 g | 2.6 g | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 19 mg | 15 mg |
About Cauliflower (cooked)
Cooked cauliflower is just 23 kcal per 100 g — a full cup is under 30 kcal. This is why cauliflower rice and aloo gobi with more gobi than aloo work as weight-loss swaps.
Tip: Replace half the rice on your plate with cauliflower rice and save around 100 kcal.
Burn off 29 kcal
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult.
- Brisk walking6 min
- Running3 min
- Cycling4 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in cauliflower (cooked)?+
About 29 kcal per 1 cup (124 g), or 23 kcal per 100 g. Extremely low in calories; a popular rice and potato substitute.
How many calories in 100 g of cauliflower (cooked)?+
100 g (100 g) is roughly 23 kcal with 1.8 g protein, 4.1 g carbs and 0.5 g fat.
How much protein is in cauliflower (cooked)?+
About 2.3 g per 1 cup. It is not a major protein source, so pair it with daal, yogurt, eggs, chicken or fish to balance the meal.
Is cauliflower (cooked) good for weight loss?+
Cauliflower (cooked) is low in calorie density (23 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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