Candy bar vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between candy bar and zucchini
- Candy bar is richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, yet zucchini is richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for candy bar is 11757% higher.
- Candy bar contains 56 times more saturated fat than zucchini. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while zucchini contains 0.084g.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than candy bar.
Food types used in this article are Candies, peanut bar 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 | +511.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +387.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +55.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1360.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1131.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +710.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +602.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.9% |
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 | +3316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1656.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +306.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93765% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +212.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +209.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1181% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10431.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1424.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +215.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +5824.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +151909.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11603.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 153mg | 0.163mg | 11757% |
| Copper | 0.774mg | 0.053mg | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 10.65g | 0.091g | 70% |
| Fats | 33.7g | 0.32g | 51% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.922mg | 0.451mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1.243mg | 0.177mg | 46% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 16.721g | 0.011g | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 308mg | 38mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 3.94mg | 0.32mg | 33% |
| Protein | 15.5g | 1.21g | 29% |
| Vitamin E | 4.1mg | 0.12mg | 27% |
| Calories | 522kcal | 17kcal | 25% |
| Magnesium | 110mg | 18mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.678g | 0.084g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 47.4g | 3.11g | 15% |
| Folate | 75µg | 24µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.83mg | 0.204mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 1g | 12% |
| Iron | 0.97mg | 0.37mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.7µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 156mg | 8mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1mg | 0.045mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 9.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.094mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 4.3µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 407mg | 261mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.3g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 42.22g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.149mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.52mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.534mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.986mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.545mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.185mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.787mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.638mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.385mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 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
2748%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 148mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.594g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)