1 serving (medium) of Baked Cauliflower (120 g) has 46 calories. That works out to 38 calories per 100 g. It contains 8 g of carbs, 2.6 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 52.8 mg of Vitamin C covers 59% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Baked Cauliflower Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

6.7g

· 2% DV

Protein

2.2g

· 4% DV

Fat

0.7g

· 1% DV

Fiber

2.5g

· 9% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 64% · Protein 21% · Fat 15%

Baked Cauliflower Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin C

44mg · 49% DV

Folate

60µg · 15% DV

0.7mg · 14% DV

Vitamin K

16µg · 13% DV

Minerals

Potassium ⭐

280mg · 8% DV

Iron

1mg · 6% DV

Phosphorus

44mg · 6% DV

Magnesium

13mg · 3% DV

How Nutritious Is Baked Cauliflower?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

52/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Baked Cauliflower Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Baked Cauliflower

To burn the 38 calories in 100 g:

🚶

9min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

4min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

5min

Cycling

🏊

4min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Baked Cauliflower Processed?

NOVA 2

Minimally Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Baked Cauliflower Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Baked Cauliflower Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

— Not suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Baked Cauliflower Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.13g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.05g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.05g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 1.5:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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18 kcal

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baked Cauliflower

How many calories are in baked cauliflower?

Baked cauliflower contains 38 calories per 100 g. The same serving provides 2.2 g of protein, 6.7 g of carbohydrates, and 0.7 g of fat.

Is baked cauliflower good for a low-glycemic diet?

Baked cauliflower has a glycemic index of 20 and provides 2.5 g of fiber per 100 g. It is compatible with vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, and gluten-free diets.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 21, 2026