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Blueberry vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Blueberry and Zucchini?

  • Blueberry is higher in Vitamin K, Manganese, and Fiber, yet Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Blueberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 12% more.
  • Blueberry has 4 times more Sugar than Zucchini. While Blueberry has 9.96g of Sugar, Zucchini has only 2.5g.

We used Blueberries, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw types in this article.

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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 Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +89.8%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +239%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Manganese +89.8%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +216.7%
Contains more Potassium +239%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Copper - 0.053

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 E +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
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 E +375%
Contains more Vitamin K +348.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +270.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +129.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more Folate +300%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +365.9%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 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 Carbs +365.9%
Contains more Protein +63.5%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Equal in Fats - 0.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.4%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +120%
Contains more Glucose +356.1%
Contains more Fructose +260.1%
49% 50%
Starch: 0.03 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 4.88 g
Fructose: 4.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 +120%
Contains more Glucose +356.1%
Contains more Fructose +260.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 2.11g Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.33g 0.32g Blueberry
Carbs 14.49g 3.11g Blueberry
Calories 57kcal 17kcal Blueberry
Starch 0.03g 0g Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g 1.38g Blueberry
Sugar 9.96g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 2.4g 1g Blueberry
Calcium 6mg 16mg Zucchini
Iron 0.28mg 0.37mg Zucchini
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 12mg 38mg Zucchini
Potassium 77mg 261mg Zucchini
Sodium 1mg 8mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.16mg 0.32mg Zucchini
Copper 0.057mg 0.053mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg 0.177mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 54IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.12mg Blueberry
Vitamin C 9.7mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.451mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 6µg 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 19.3µg 4.3µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.02mg 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.044mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.013mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.012mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.031mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.011mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.084g Blueberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g 0.011g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.091g Blueberry
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
Blueberry 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
12%
Blueberry
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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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