Avocado vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between avocadoes and zucchini
- Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, fiber, copper, folate, vitamin K, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, yet zucchini is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for avocadoes is 24% higher.
- Avocadoes contain 25 times more saturated fat than zucchini. Avocadoes contain 2.126g of saturated fat, while zucchini contains 0.084g.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than avocadoes.
Food types used in this article are Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +85.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +258.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.6% |
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 | +1625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +285.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +580.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +388.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +237.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +79% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +42.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4481.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +174.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +177.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88981.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1895.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +20% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +189.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1050% |
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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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| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 0.011g | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.204mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1g | 23% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 0.32g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.053mg | 15% |
| Folate | 81µg | 24µg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 4.3µg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 0.12mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 0.091g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 17.9mg | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 0.084g | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 0.451mg | 8% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 17kcal | 7% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 261mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.094mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 18mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 3.11g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 0.177mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 1.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.37mg | 2% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 9.5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Calcium | 12mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.11g | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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 Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Avocado contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Avocado is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Avocado is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)