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Calorie comparison

Butternut Squash vs Cauliflower

Per 100 grams, cauliflower is the lighter choice by 20 calories, while cauliflower delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.

Per 100 grams

Per 100 gButternut SquashCauliflower
Calories4525
Protein1 g1.9 g
Carbs12 g5 g
Fat0.1 g0.3 g

Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.

Per typical serving

🎃 Butternut Squash

1 cup cubed (140 g)

63 cal

1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 g fat

🥦 Cauliflower

1 cup (107 g)

27 cal

2 g protein · 5.4 g carbs · 0.3 g fat

Frequently asked

  • Which has more calories, butternut squash or cauliflower?

    Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and cauliflower has 25. Cauliflower is lower in calories.

  • Which has more protein, butternut squash or cauliflower?

    Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; cauliflower has 1.9 g. Cauliflower wins on protein.

  • Is butternut squash or cauliflower better for weight loss?

    For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cauliflower — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.

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