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Sweet potato vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Sweet potato and Zucchini

  • Sweet potato is higher than Zucchini in Vitamin A RAE, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Copper, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Sweet potato covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 106% more than Zucchini.
  • Sweet potato contains 4 times more Vitamin B5 than Zucchini. While Sweet potato contains 0.884mg of Vitamin B5, Zucchini contains only 0.204mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt 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 +137.5%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +180.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 26% 20% 24% 42% 5% 9% 54% 65% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +86.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +82%
Contains more Copper +203.8%
Contains more Manganese +180.8%
Contains less Sodium -77.8%
Equal in Zinc - 0.32
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +9509%
Contains more Vitamin E +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +87%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17.9
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1154% 15% 0% 66% 27% 25% 28% 54% 66% 5% 0% 6%
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 +9509%
Contains more Vitamin E +491.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +229.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +75.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +87%
Equal in Vitamin C - 17.9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +565.9%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Water +25.1%
2% 21% 76%
Protein: 2.01 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 20.71 g
Water: 75.78 g
Other: 1.35 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 Protein +66.1%
Contains more Carbs +565.9%
Contains more Other +136.8%
Contains more Fats +113.3%
Contains more Water +25.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091
36% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -38.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +450%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4460%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.7%
Contains more Fructose +176%
52% 17% 4% 4% 23%
Starch: 7.05 g
Sucrose: 2.28 g
Glucose: 0.57 g
Fructose: 0.5 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 3.12 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +4460%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +87.7%
Contains more Fructose +176%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sweet potato Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 17.41g 2.11g Sweet potato
Protein 2.01g 1.21g Sweet potato
Fats 0.15g 0.32g Zucchini
Carbs 20.71g 3.11g Sweet potato
Calories 90kcal 17kcal Sweet potato
Starch 7.05g 0g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.5g 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 6.48g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 3.3g 1g Sweet potato
Calcium 38mg 16mg Sweet potato
Iron 0.69mg 0.37mg Sweet potato
Magnesium 27mg 18mg Sweet potato
Phosphorus 54mg 38mg Sweet potato
Potassium 475mg 261mg Sweet potato
Sodium 36mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.32mg
Copper 0.161mg 0.053mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.497mg 0.177mg Sweet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 19218IU 200IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 961µg 10µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.12mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 19.6mg 17.9mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.045mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.094mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B3 1.487mg 0.451mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B5 0.884mg 0.204mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B6 0.286mg 0.163mg Sweet potato
Folate 6µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 2.3µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.01mg Sweet potato
Threonine 0.107mg 0.029mg Sweet potato
Isoleucine 0.07mg 0.044mg Sweet potato
Leucine 0.118mg 0.071mg Sweet potato
Lysine 0.084mg 0.067mg Sweet potato
Methionine 0.037mg 0.018mg Sweet potato
Phenylalanine 0.114mg 0.043mg Sweet potato
Valine 0.11mg 0.054mg Sweet potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.026mg Sweet potato
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.084g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.091g Sweet potato
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
Sweet potato 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
120%
Sweet potato
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Sweet potato
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168483/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.

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