Fried Cauliflower
The much-loved starter in every Levantine and Egyptian home and restaurant: cauliflower florets fried golden brown and seasoned with cumin, lemon and tahini. Cauliflower is an excellent vegetable, but frying raises its calories and gives it a low-to-moderate glycemic index (≈35).
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💡 Smart Nutritional Guidance
Consumption advice
Enjoy a few seasoned florets as part of your starters with lemony tahini sauce, and don't make it a daily fried dish, to avoid a build-up of frying oil.
Best preparation methods
The best healthy alternative: roast the florets in the oven or an air fryer with a brush of olive oil, cumin and garlic; you get the same delicious crunch with far fewer calories.
Important Nutritional Note
A pinch of ground cumin with cauliflower helps the digestive system handle its fibre and reduces gas and bloating.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per typical portion (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 195 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 12 g |
| Available carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 8.5 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 15 g |
| Dietary fibre | 3.5 g | 3.5 g |
The typical portion is approximate, for comparison purposes.
Comparison & smarter alternatives
Among the foods in Vegetables with a glycemic index (7), it ranks 5 (lowest first).
Smart alternatives from the same family:
Frequently asked questions
Is Fried Cauliflower good for weight loss?
It can be included in moderation: it contains 3.5 g of fibre per 100 g, which supports fullness, and a 100 g portion gives 195 kcal.
How does Fried Cauliflower affect blood sugar?
Its glycemic index is 35 (Low), a clinically reviewed estimate rather than a laboratory measurement. A typical 100 g portion has a glycemic load of 3 (Low), so the effect of this portion on blood sugar is limited.
What is the nutritional value of a typical portion of Fried Cauliflower?
A typical 100 g portion of Fried Cauliflower provides about 195 kcal, 4 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate, 15 g fat and 3.5 g fibre.
Reviewed by the WiBo Health medical team · Last reviewed 13 October 2026
Disclaimer: This guidance is for nutritional lifestyle orientation and does not constitute a diagnostic medical device under EU Regulation MDR 2017/745.