Cauliflower Benefits & Nutrition
Cauliflower benefits: nutrition per 100 g (25 kcal, 2 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should take care and its season. Also called Phool gobhi.
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Phool gobhi · Vegetables
- 25 kcalenergy
- 1.9 gprotein
- 2 gfibre
- Oct–Feb (winter)best season in India
Per 100 g (raw) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of cauliflower
- A good source of vitamin C.
- Low-calorie and versatile — even as ‘cauliflower rice’.
- Contains glucosinolates, like other cabbage-family vegetables.
How to eat it
Roast, add to aloo gobhi with less oil, or grate as a rice swap.
How much a day: About 1 cup.
Who should be careful
- Can cause gas and bloating in sensitive people.
Best season in India
Oct–Feb (winter). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of cauliflower?
A good source of vitamin C. Low-calorie and versatile — even as ‘cauliflower rice’. Contains glucosinolates, like other cabbage-family vegetables.
How much cauliflower can I have a day?
About 1 cup. Roast, add to aloo gobhi with less oil, or grate as a rice swap.
Who should be careful with cauliflower?
Can cause gas and bloating in sensitive people.
When is cauliflower in season in India?
Oct–Feb (winter).
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