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Calories in cauliflower

A typical serving of cauliflower (1 cup, chopped, 107 g) has about 27 calories. Per 100 g: 25 kcal, 1.9 g protein, 5 g carbs, 0.3 g fat. The same 100 g carries 2 g of fiber and 1.9 g of sugar. Most of the energy comes from carbohydrate.

Calories by serving size

ServingWeightCalories
1 cup, chopped107 g27 kcal
1 floweret13 g3 kcal
1 medium head588 g147 kcal
100 g100 g25 kcal

Macros per 100 g

1.9 g
Protein
5 g
Carbs
0.3 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
1.9 g
Sugar

Worth knowing

The reason cauliflower rice works: 25 kcal per 100 g versus 130 for cooked white rice. On the energy-density scale, 25 kcal per 100 g puts cauliflower at the very low end. Protein density is strong: about 7.6 g of protein per 100 calories.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cauliflower?

A typical serving (1 cup, chopped, 107 g) has about 27 calories, and 100 g has 25 kcal. Calories scale with weight, so double the portion means double the number.

How much protein is in cauliflower?

There are 1.9 g of protein in 100 g of cauliflower, which works out to about 2 g per serving (1 cup). Treat it as an energy source rather than a protein source.

How many carbs are in cauliflower?

There are 5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g of cauliflower, or about 5 g in 1 cup (107 g).

Where do these numbers come from?

Every value on this page comes from USDA FoodData Central, entry 169986 (SR Legacy). Serving figures are converted from the per-100-g data, so rounding can shift a total by a calorie or two.

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A note on accuracy: calculators like this one provide estimates based on population-level formulas — your real needs vary with genetics, muscle mass, medical conditions, and more. Results are for information only and are not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a prescription. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or exercise, especially if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or are under 18.

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 169986 (SR Legacy). Serving calories are computed from the per-100-g values.