Calories in cauliflower

USDA data · Updated October 12, 2026

Cauliflower (1 cup chopped, 107 g) has 27 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 5.3 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 25 kcal.

Values are for Cauliflower, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.

Cauliflower

Per 1 cup chopped (107 g)


Calories27

Protein2.1 g
Carbohydrates5.3 g
   Fiber2.1 g
   Sugars2 g
Fat0.3 g
Sodium32 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Calories in cauliflower by serving

ServingWeightCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
100 g100 g251.9 g5 g0.3 g
1 cup chopped (1/2" pieces)107 g272.1 g5.3 g0.3 g
1 floweret13 g30.2 g0.6 g0 g
1 head large (6-7" dia.)840 g21016.1 g41.7 g2.4 g
1 head medium (5-6" dia.)588 g14711.3 g29.2 g1.6 g
1 head small (4" dia.)265 g665.1 g13.2 g0.7 g
1 oz28 g70.5 g1.4 g0.1 g

Where the calories come from

Protein 26%Carbs 66%Fat 8%

Cauliflower has a very low energy density (0.2 kcal per gram). It provides 7.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Vegetables: calories compared

Per 100 gCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Celery140.7 g3 g0.2 g
Cucumber150.7 g3.6 g0.1 g
Zucchini171.2 g3.1 g0.3 g
Romaine lettuce171.2 g3.3 g0.3 g
Tomato180.9 g3.9 g0.2 g
Asparagus202.2 g3.9 g0.1 g
Mushrooms223.1 g3.3 g0.3 g
Spinach232.9 g3.6 g0.4 g
Cauliflower251.9 g5 g0.3 g
Red bell pepper261 g6 g0.3 g
Green beans311.8 g7 g0.2 g
Broccoli342.8 g6.6 g0.4 g
Onion401.1 g9.3 g0.1 g
Carrots410.9 g9.6 g0.2 g
Green peas785.2 g14.3 g0.3 g
Sweet potato902 g20.7 g0.1 g
Baked potato932.5 g21.1 g0.1 g
Corn on the cob963.4 g21 g1.5 g

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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169986. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cauliflower?

27 calories in 1 cup chopped (107 g), or 25 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in cauliflower?

2.1 g of protein in 1 cup chopped (107 g) (1.9 g per 100 g).

How many carbs are in cauliflower?

5.3 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup chopped (107 g), including 2.1 g of fiber.