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How Many Calories in Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained?

Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by our editorial team. Last reviewed: 5 September 2026.

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23
calories per 100g
14 calories per 0.5 cup (62g)
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1.8gProtein
4.1gCarbs
0.5gFat
2.3gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)7 kcal0.5g
100g23 kcal1.8g
0.5 cup14 kcal1.1g
grams
23kcal
1.8gprotein
4.1gcarbs
0.5gfat
2.3gfibre

A cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained contains 23 calories per 100g. A typical 0.5 cup (62g) provides about 14 calories. Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (62g)
Calories23 kcal14 kcal
Protein1.8g1.1g
Carbohydrates4.1g2.5g
of which Sugars2.1g1.3g
Fat0.5g0.3g
of which Saturates0.1g0.1g
Fibre2.3g1.4g
Sodium15.0mg9mg
Potassium142.0mg88mg
Calcium16.0mg10mg
Iron0.3mg0.2mg
Vitamin C44.3mg27.5mg
Vitamin A1.0µg1µg
Selenium0.6µg0µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.

Does cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained fit your diet?

Low-carb / keto

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Weight management

At 23 calories per 100g, cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained per 100g?

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 23 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained high in calories?

A 0.5 cup of cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained (62g) has around 14 calories — roughly 1% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained good for weight loss?

At 23 calories per 100g, cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 0.5 cup provides about 14 calories.

How much protein is in cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained?

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 1.8g of protein per 100g.

Is cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained a good source of fibre?

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained is relatively low in fibre at 2.3g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained compare to basil, fresh?

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained has 23 calories per 100g, close to basil, fresh at 23 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained keto-friendly?

Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained contains 4.1g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained for 20g of protein?

With 1.8g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1111g of cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other vegetables closest to cauliflower, cooked, boiled, drained by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Cauliflower, Cooked, Boiled, Drained (this page)23 kcal1.8g4.1g0.5g
Basil, Fresh23 kcal3.1g2.6g0.6g
Capers, Canned23 kcal2.4g4.9g0.9g
Alfalfa Seeds, Sprouted, Raw23 kcal4.0g2.1g0.7g
Amaranth Leaves, Raw23 kcal2.5g4.0g0.3g
Cabbage, Cooked, Boiled, Drained23 kcal1.3g5.5g0.1g
Carrots, Canned, Regular Pack, Solids and Liquids23 kcal0.6g5.4g0.1g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.