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Celeriac vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Celeriac and Zucchini different?

  • Celeriac is richer in Vitamin K, and Phosphorus, while Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Celeriac covers your daily need of Vitamin K 31% more than Zucchini.
  • Celeriac contains 3 times more Phosphorus than Zucchini. Celeriac contains 115mg of Phosphorus, while Zucchini contains 38mg.

Celeriac, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Celeriac
Celeriac
8
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Celeriac
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 27% 15% 50% 27% 14% 10% 24% 21% 4%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.6%
Contains more Potassium +14.9%
Contains more Copper +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Manganese +12%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Zinc - 0.32

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Celeriac
Celeriac
6
:
4
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163
Celeriac
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 8% 0% 27% 13% 14% 14% 22% 39% 6% 0% 103%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +853.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.7%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celeriac
Celeriac
3
:
2
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Carbs +195.8%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 94.79
Celeriac
9% 88%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 88 g
Other: 1 g
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +24%
Contains more Carbs +195.8%
Contains more Other +75.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Celeriac
Celeriac
3
:
0
Zucchini
Zucchini
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.084
Celeriac
28% 20% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.148 g
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +62.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.084

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Celeriac Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Celeriac Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 7.4g 2.11g Celeriac
Protein 1.5g 1.21g Celeriac
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 9.2g 3.11g Celeriac
Calories 42kcal 17kcal Celeriac
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 1.6g 2.5g Celeriac
Fiber 1.8g 1g Celeriac
Calcium 43mg 16mg Celeriac
Iron 0.7mg 0.37mg Celeriac
Magnesium 20mg 18mg Celeriac
Phosphorus 115mg 38mg Celeriac
Potassium 300mg 261mg Celeriac
Sodium 100mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.33mg 0.32mg Celeriac
Copper 0.07mg 0.053mg Celeriac
Manganese 0.158mg 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Celeriac
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.12mg Celeriac
Vitamin C 8mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.045mg Celeriac
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.451mg Celeriac
Vitamin B5 0.352mg 0.204mg Celeriac
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.163mg Celeriac
Folate 8µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 41µg 4.3µg Celeriac
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.079g 0.084g Celeriac
Monounsaturated Fat 0.058g 0.011g Celeriac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.148g 0.091g Celeriac
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Celeriac Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Celeriac
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Celeriac
Celeriac is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac
Celeriac is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Celeriac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170400/nutrients
  2. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.