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Truffle vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Truffle and Zucchini

  • Truffle is higher in Fiber, Selenium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Truffle covers your daily Fiber needs 276% more than Zucchini.
  • Truffle contains 217 times more Selenium than Zucchini. While Truffle contains 43.4µg of Selenium, Zucchini contains only 0.2µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fungi, Cloud ears, dried 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 +893.8%
Contains more Iron +1489.2%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.2%
Contains more Potassium +188.9%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Copper +245.3%
Contains more Manganese +1002.3%
Contains more Selenium +21600%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +893.8%
Contains more Iron +1489.2%
Contains more Magnesium +361.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +384.2%
Contains more Potassium +188.9%
Contains more Zinc +312.5%
Contains more Copper +245.3%
Contains more Manganese +1002.3%
Contains more Selenium +21600%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%

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 B2 +797.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
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 B2 +797.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1289.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.8%
Contains more Folate +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +664.5%
Contains more Fats +128.1%
Contains more Carbs +2247.6%
Contains more Other +287.7%
Contains more Water +540.5%
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 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 +664.5%
Contains more Fats +128.1%
Contains more Carbs +2247.6%
Contains more Other +287.7%
Contains more Water +540.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Truffle Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 2.91g 2.11g Truffle
Protein 9.25g 1.21g Truffle
Fats 0.73g 0.32g Truffle
Carbs 73.01g 3.11g Truffle
Calories 284kcal 17kcal Truffle
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Truffle
Fiber 70.1g 1g Truffle
Calcium 159mg 16mg Truffle
Iron 5.88mg 0.37mg Truffle
Magnesium 83mg 18mg Truffle
Phosphorus 184mg 38mg Truffle
Potassium 754mg 261mg Truffle
Sodium 35mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 1.32mg 0.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.183mg 0.053mg Truffle
Manganese 1.951mg 0.177mg Truffle
Selenium 43.4µg 0.2µg Truffle
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 0mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.094mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 6.267mg 0.451mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.204mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 38µg 24µg Truffle
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
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 0.084g Truffle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Truffle 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
33%
Truffle
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
107%
Truffle
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Truffle
Truffle 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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.