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Cassava vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Zucchini

  • Cassava has more Manganese, and Copper, while Zucchini has more Vitamin B6.
  • Zucchini contains 2 times less Choline than Cassava. Cassava contains 23.7mg of Choline, while Zucchini contains 9.5mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +116.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more IronIron +37%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +40.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -42.9%
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Potassium ~261mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +12.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +149.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +126.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 ProteinProtein +12.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1123.8%
Contains more FatsFats +14.3%
Contains more WaterWater +58.8%
~equal in Other ~0.57g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +581.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Zucchini Opinion
Calories 160kcal 17kcal Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.21g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 0.32g Zucchini
Vitamin C 20.6mg 17.9mg Cassava
Net carbs 36.26g 2.11g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 3.11g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 18mg Cassava
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Potassium 271mg 261mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.37mg Zucchini
Sugar 1.7g 2.5g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 1g Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.053mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.32mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 38mg Zucchini
Sodium 14mg 8mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 13IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A 1µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.12mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.177mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.045mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.451mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Vitamin K 1.9µg 4.3µg Zucchini
Folate 27µg 24µg Cassava
Choline 23.7mg 9.5mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.084g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.011g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.091g Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.01mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.039mg 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.044mg 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.011mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.035mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.02mg 0.026mg Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Zucchini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Cassava
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.