Orange cauliflower gets its coloring from additional beta-carotene, which also gives carrots their color. The orange cauliflower's vitamin A content is about 25 times higher than the other colors, which makes them healthier. Orange cauliflower is called “cheddar” cauliflower because it has the color of cheese, but it tastes nothing like cheese. Its flavor is mild, slightly sweet, and creamy, like the purple cauliflower. Unlike purple cauliflower, which tends to lose its color when cooked, the orange variety usually becomes more intense in color when cooked.