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Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower and broccoli help contribute to your daily protein intake, but broccoli packs bigger muscle in the protein category as well. A cup of cooked broccoli (156 grams) contains 4.7 g of protein, while cauliflower contains 2.3 g of protein per cup (124 g).
Cauliflower and other non-starchy vegetable like salad greens, broccoli, celery, tomatoes and cucumbers contain fewer carbs -- about 5 grams per serving -- and calories than starchy vegetables. The University of Illinois reports that most starchy vegetables like potatoes, winter squash, corn and peas contain about 15 grams of carbs and 80 calories per serving. In comparison, 1 cup of raw cauliflower provides about 27 calories, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. About the Author. Erin Coleman is a registered and licensed dietitian. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in dietetics and has extensive experience working as a health writer and health educator.