Also known as cauliflower, cauliflower or cauliflower, it is a cruciferous vegetable and a variety of cabbage. The head of cauliflower is a white inflorescence, similar to the head of broccoli. The nutrition of cauliflower is richer than that of ordinary vegetables. It contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, dietary fiber, vitamins A, B, C, E, P, U and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and iron.

Table of nutritional components of cauliflower

(100g content in edible food)

Calories 24 (kcal) Thiamine 0.03 (mg)

Calcium 23 mg protein 2. 1 g

Riboflavin 0.08 mg magnesium 18 mg

Fat 0.2 g nicotinic acid 0.6 mg

Iron 1. 1 mg carbohydrate 3.4g.

Vitamin C 6 1 (mg) manganese 0. 17 (mg)

Dietary fiber1.2g Vitamin E 0.43

Zinc 0.38 (mg) Vitamin A 5 (μ g)

Cholesterol 0 mg copper 0.05 mg

Carotene 0.7 (μ g) Potassium 200 (mg)

Phosphorus 47 (mg) retinol equivalent 92.4 (μ g)

Sodium 3 1.6 (mg) Selenium 0.73 (μ g)

Among them, the content of vitamin C in cauliflower is relatively high, with vitamin C6 1 mg per 100 g, which is twice that of Chinese cabbage. Cauliflower is tender, sweet and delicious, and easy to digest and absorb after eating.

Nutritional analysis of cauliflower

1. Anticancer

Cauliflower contains organic sulfide (glucosinolate) and its hydrolysis product isothiocyanate, which has many biological functions, such as anti-tumor, regulating oxidative stress, anti-bacteria and regulating organism immunity. Long-term consumption can reduce the incidence of breast cancer, rectal cancer and gastric cancer.

Clear blood vessels

Cauliflower is one of the foods containing the most flavonoids. In addition to preventing infection, flavonoids are the best vascular cleaners, which can prevent cholesterol oxidation and platelet coagulation, thus reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

3. Rich in vitamin K.

Some people's skin will turn black and blue once they are hit and hurt a little, because they lack vitamin K. The best way to supplement is to eat more cauliflower.

Detoxify the liver

Eating more cauliflower will also strengthen the blood vessel wall and make it difficult to rupture. Because it is rich in vitamin C, eating cauliflower can enhance the detoxification ability of the liver, improve the body's immunity and prevent colds and scurvy; Especially in the prevention and treatment of gastric cancer and breast cancer.

5. Biological activity

According to American nutritionists, cauliflower contains a variety of indole derivatives, which can reduce the level of estrogen and prevent the occurrence of breast cancer. In addition, studies have shown that an enzyme extracted from cauliflower can prevent cancer, which is called radish seed element, which can improve the activity of carcinogen detoxification enzyme; In addition, cauliflower also contains dithizone, which can reduce the enzymes that form melanin and prevent the formation of pigmentation on the skin. Regular eating can smooth and appetizing, and has a good whitening effect on the skin.

lose weight

Because the water content of cauliflower is as high as 90% or more, and the calorie content is low (24 kilocalories per100g), it can not only fill people's stomachs, but also not make them fat.