Mustard vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mustard and zucchini
- Mustard has more selenium, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, zucchini is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Mustard covers your daily need for selenium, 61% more than zucchini.
- Mustard has 138 times more sodium than zucchini. While mustard has 1104mg of sodium, zucchini has only 8mg.
- The glycemic index of mustard is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mustard, prepared, yellow 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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +138.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +293.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +135.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +34.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +207.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +242.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +209.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +943.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +87.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +491.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19736.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +750.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +320% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +127.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +500% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.2µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 8mg | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 17.9mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.37mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.045mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.177mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 38mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.163mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.32g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.091g | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 16mg | 5% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.21g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.011g | 5% |
| Folate | 7µg | 24µg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 261mg | 3% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 9.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 4.3µg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.053mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.094mg | 2% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 17kcal | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.084g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 1.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.451mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.204mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 3.11g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 2.11g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | 0.061g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1096mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard 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.