Edamame vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Edamame and Zucchini different?
- Edamame is higher in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, however, Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Edamame is 72% higher.
- Edamame contains 7 times more Copper than Zucchini. While Edamame contains 0.345mg of Copper, Zucchini contains only 0.053mg.
Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
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Calcium
+293.8%
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Iron
+513.5%
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Magnesium
+255.6%
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Phosphorus
+344.7%
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Potassium
+67%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+328.1%
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Copper
+550.9%
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Manganese
+478.5%
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Selenium
+300%
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+293.8%
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Iron
+513.5%
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Magnesium
+255.6%
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Phosphorus
+344.7%
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Potassium
+67%
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Sodium
-25%
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Zinc
+328.1%
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Copper
+550.9%
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Manganese
+478.5%
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Selenium
+300%
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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Vitamin A
+49%
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Vitamin E
+466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+344.4%
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Vitamin B2
+64.9%
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Vitamin B3
+102.9%
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Vitamin B5
+93.6%
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Folate
+1195.8%
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Vitamin K
+520.9%
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Vitamin C
+193.4%
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Vitamin B6
+63%
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Vitamin A
+49%
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Vitamin E
+466.7%
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Vitamin B1
+344.4%
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Vitamin B2
+64.9%
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Vitamin B3
+102.9%
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Vitamin B5
+93.6%
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Folate
+1195.8%
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Vitamin K
+520.9%
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Vitamin C
+193.4%
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Vitamin B6
+63%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+884.3%
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Fats
+1525%
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Carbs
+186.5%
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Other
+112.3%
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Water
+30.3%
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Protein
+884.3%
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+1525%
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Carbs
+186.5%
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+112.3%
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Water
+30.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11554.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2269.2%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+11554.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2269.2%
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+2140%
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Fructose
+1050%
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+∞%
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+2140%
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+∞%
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Fructose
+1050%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 3.71g | 2.11g |
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| Protein | 11.91g | 1.21g |
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| Fats | 5.2g | 0.32g |
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| Carbs | 8.91g | 3.11g |
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| Calories | 121kcal | 17kcal |
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| Starch | 1.51g | 0g |
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| Fructose | 0.12g | 1.38g |
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| Sugar | 2.18g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 5.2g | 1g |
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| Calcium | 63mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 2.27mg | 0.37mg |
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| Magnesium | 64mg | 18mg |
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| Phosphorus | 169mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 436mg | 261mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 1.37mg | 0.32mg |
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| Copper | 0.345mg | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 1.024mg | 0.177mg |
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| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 298IU | 200IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 15µg | 10µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.68mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 17.9mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.045mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.155mg | 0.094mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.915mg | 0.451mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.395mg | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.1mg | 0.163mg |
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| Folate | 311µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 26.7µg | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.126mg | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.331mg | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.3mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.745mg | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.745mg | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.141mg | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.324mg | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.267mg | 0.026mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.009g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.62g | 0.084g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.282g | 0.011g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.156g | 0.091g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.789g | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.358g | 0.061g |
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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
42%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.536g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)