Minestrone vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between minestrone and zucchini?
- Minestrone is higher in vitamin A, yet zucchini is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
- Zucchini's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 19% more.
- Minestrone has 32 times more sodium than zucchini. While minestrone has 254mg of sodium, zucchini has only 8mg.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
We used Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +100.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +390% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +3480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +422.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +297.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.77 g
Fats:
1.04 g
Carbs:
4.66 g
Water:
91.33 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +225% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
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Water
~94.79g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.29 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2536.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +405.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 17.9mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.163mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.018mg | 0.094mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 261mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 18mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.022mg | 0.045mg | 2% |
| Folate | 15µg | 24µg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 1g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.46g | 0.091g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.23g | 0.084g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.29g | 0.011g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.14mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.77g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 17kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.04g | 0.32g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 4.66g | 3.11g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.152mg | 0.177mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 4.26g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.38mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.31mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.391mg | 0.451mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.076mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.064mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.074mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.03mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 246mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Minestrone is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $0.4)