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Chocolate vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chocolate and Zucchini different?

  • Chocolate is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Chocolate is 108% higher.
  • Zucchini has less Saturated Fat.

Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw are the varieties used 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 more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +2067.6%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.1%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +528.1%
Contains more Copper +1839.6%
Contains more Manganese +701.7%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +250%
Contains more Iron +2067.6%
Contains more Magnesium +711.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +442.1%
Contains more Potassium +114.2%
Contains more Zinc +528.1%
Contains more Copper +1839.6%
Contains more Manganese +701.7%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +288.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Fats +9675%
Contains more Carbs +1866.9%
Contains more Other +198.2%
Contains more Water +9672.2%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Protein +303.3%
Contains more Fats +9675%
Contains more Carbs +1866.9%
Contains more Other +198.2%
Contains more Water +9672.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +86627.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +92400%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
97% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 46.25 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.65 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 Sucrose +92400%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 2.11g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 1.21g Chocolate
Fats 31.28g 0.32g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 3.11g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 17kcal Chocolate
Fructose 0g 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 47.9g 2.5g Zucchini
Fiber 7g 1g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 16mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 0.37mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 18mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 38mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 261mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 2.01mg 0.32mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.053mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.177mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 0.2µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.12mg Chocolate
Vitamin C 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.094mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.451mg Chocolate
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.204mg Chocolate
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg 4.3µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.084g Zucchini
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.011g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.091g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g 0.03g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g 0.061g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.435g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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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