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Zucchini vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Rapini

  • Zucchini has less Vitamin K, Iron, Folate, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B1, Manganese, Calcium, Fiber, and Phosphorus than Rapini.
  • Rapini covers your daily need of Vitamin K 183% more than Zucchini.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Broccoli raab, 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 Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +478.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Zinc +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Potassium +33.2%
Contains less Sodium -75.8%
Contains more Copper +26.2%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +478.4%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +92.1%
Contains more Zinc +140.6%
Contains more Manganese +123.2%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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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Rapini
Contains more Vitamin A +1211%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +5109.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.171
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin A +1211%
Contains more Vitamin E +1250%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57.8%
Contains more Folate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +5109.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.171

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Equal in Carbs - 2.85
Equal in Water - 92.55
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Protein +162%
Contains more Fats +53.1%
Contains more Other +64.9%
Equal in Carbs - 2.85
Equal in Water - 92.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.13 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -40.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +970%
Contains more Fructose +711.8%
Contains more Sucrose +120%
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
29% 26% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 0.1 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +970%
Contains more Fructose +711.8%
Contains more Sucrose +120%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 0.15g Zucchini
Protein 1.21g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.32g 0.49g Rapini
Carbs 3.11g 2.85g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 22kcal Rapini
Fructose 1.38g 0.17g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 0.38g Rapini
Fiber 1g 2.7g Rapini
Calcium 16mg 108mg Rapini
Iron 0.37mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 18mg 22mg Rapini
Phosphorus 38mg 73mg Rapini
Potassium 261mg 196mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 33mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.77mg Rapini
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.395mg Rapini
Selenium 0.2µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 200IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 20.2mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.129mg Rapini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 24µg 83µg Rapini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.029mg 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.071mg 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.018mg 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.054mg 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.026mg 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.05g Rapini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.13g Rapini
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
Zucchini Rapini
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
16%
Zucchini
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rapini
Rapini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients
  2. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/nutrients

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

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