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Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of raw cauliflower 

Carbohydrates - 5 g
Sugars - 2.4 g
Dietary fiber - 2.5 g  
Protein - 2 g
Thiamin (Vitamin B1) - 0.057 mg  
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) - 0.063 mg  
Niacin (Vitamin B3) - 0.53 mg  
Pantothenic acid (B5) - 0.65 mg  
Vitamin B6 - 0.22 mg  
Folate (Vitamin B9) - 57 μg  
Vitamin C - 46 mg  
Calcium - 22 mg  
Iron - 0.44 mg  
Magnesium - 15 mg  
Phosphorus - 44 mg  
Potassium - 300 mg  
Zinc - 0.28 mg
Energy - 20 kcal (100 kJ) 

Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Cauliflower :

  • The allicin in cauliflower is known to promote a healthy heart and reduce the risk of strokes
  • Cauliflower contains selenium and vitamin C, both of which work together to strengthen the immune system.
  • Cauliflower has been associated with the maintenance of a healthy cholesterol level.
  • Being rich in folate, cauliflower is known to help improve cell growth and replication.
  • The high amount of fiber in cauliflower improves colon health and can even help prevent cancer.
  • Recently, it was found that cauliflower contains ‘indole-3-carbinol’, a substance that can prevent breast and other female cancers.
  • The glucosinolates and thiocyanates, present in cauliflower, increase the ability of liver to neutralize potentially toxic substances.
  • Cauliflower acts as a blood and liver detoxifier.
  • Sulforaphane, a substance in cauliflower, can remove cancer causing chemicals and also stop the spread of cancer cells, even in the later stages of their growth.
  • Researches have suggested that cauliflower contains certain phyto-chemicals that might help reduce the risk of some hereditary cancers. 
The people suffering from the following ailments can benefit from the consumption of cauliflower:

Arthritis
Asthma
Constipation
High Blood Pressure
Kidney and Bladder Disorders

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