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Endive vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Endive and Zucchini

  • Endive has more Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Copper, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Endive covers your daily Vitamin K needs 189% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 11 times less Vitamin A RAE than Endive. Endive has 108µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Zucchini has 10µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Endive, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.9%
Contains more Copper +86.8%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 32% 11% 12% 28% 3% 22% 33% 55% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +124.3%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains more Zinc +146.9%
Contains more Copper +86.8%
Contains more Manganese +137.3%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Endive
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Contains more Vitamin A +983.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5272.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 131% 9% 0% 22% 20% 18% 8% 54% 5% 107% 0% 578%
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 A +983.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.2%
Contains more Folate +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +5272.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +147.4%
Contains more Fats +60%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79
3% 94%
Protein: 1.25 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 93.79 g
Other: 1.41 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Other +147.4%
Contains more Fats +60%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091
35% 3% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.087 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +175%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Endive Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 0.25g 2.11g Zucchini
Protein 1.25g 1.21g Endive
Fats 0.2g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 3.35g 3.11g Endive
Calories 17kcal 17kcal
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 0.25g 2.5g Endive
Fiber 3.1g 1g Endive
Calcium 52mg 16mg Endive
Iron 0.83mg 0.37mg Endive
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 28mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 314mg 261mg Endive
Sodium 22mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.79mg 0.32mg Endive
Copper 0.099mg 0.053mg Endive
Manganese 0.42mg 0.177mg Endive
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 2167IU 200IU Endive
Vitamin A RAE 108µg 10µg Endive
Vitamin E 0.44mg 0.12mg Endive
Vitamin C 6.5mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.045mg Endive
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.9mg 0.204mg Endive
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 142µg 24µg Endive
Vitamin K 231µg 4.3µg Endive
Tryptophan 0.005mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.05mg 0.029mg Endive
Isoleucine 0.072mg 0.044mg Endive
Leucine 0.098mg 0.071mg Endive
Lysine 0.063mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.014mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.053mg 0.043mg Endive
Valine 0.063mg 0.054mg Endive
Histidine 0.023mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.048g 0.084g Endive
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.087g 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Endive Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
79%
Endive
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Endive
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Endive
Endive is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Endive
Endive is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Endive
Endive 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
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. Endive - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168412/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.