Apple vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between apples and zucchini
- Apples have more fiber; however, zucchini is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, folate, and vitamin B2.
- Zucchini covers your daily vitamin C needs 15% more than apples.
- Zucchini has 4 times less sugar than apples. Apples have 10.39g of sugar, while zucchini has 2.5g.
- Apples have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of apples is 36, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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 less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +143.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +245.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +405.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +289.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +234.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +179.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +365.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +88.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +10.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +185% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +57.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4040% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +127.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +327.5% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 17.9mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Fructose | 5.9g | 1.38g | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.177mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1g | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0.094mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 24µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 261mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 13.81g | 3.11g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 38mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.04mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.061mg | 0.204mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.12mg | 0.37mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.027mg | 0.053mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 5mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 4.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.091mg | 0.451mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.26g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Calories | 52kcal | 17kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.4mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.41g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.39g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.05g | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.051g | 0.091g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.001mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.006mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.006mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.013mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.012mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.006mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.012mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.005mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.89g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Apple is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)