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Pasilla peppers vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pasilla peppers and Zucchini different?

  • Pasilla peppers have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Folate than Zucchini.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pasilla peppers is 313% higher.
  • Pasilla peppers contain 179 times more Vitamin A RAE than Zucchini. While Pasilla peppers contain 1788µg of Vitamin A RAE, Zucchini contains only 10µg.

Peppers, pasilla, dried 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 +506.3%
Contains more Iron +2556.8%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +602.6%
Contains more Potassium +751.3%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +698.1%
Contains more Manganese +792.7%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 369% 93% 115% 197% 12% 39% 141% 207% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +506.3%
Contains more Iron +2556.8%
Contains more Magnesium +622.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +602.6%
Contains more Potassium +751.3%
Contains more Zinc +337.5%
Contains more Copper +698.1%
Contains more Manganese +792.7%
Contains more Selenium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -91%

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 A +17780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3301.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +679.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2493.9%
Contains more Folate +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +179.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2146% 0% 0% 22% 43% 738% 135% 96% 976% 128% 0% 0%
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 A +17780%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3301.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +679.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2493.9%
Contains more Folate +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +179.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +920.7%
Contains more Fats +4853.1%
Contains more Carbs +1544.1%
Contains more Other +922.8%
Contains more Water +538.7%
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 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 +920.7%
Contains more Fats +4853.1%
Contains more Carbs +1544.1%
Contains more Other +922.8%
Contains more Water +538.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasilla peppers Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 24.33g 2.11g Pasilla peppers
Protein 12.35g 1.21g Pasilla peppers
Fats 15.85g 0.32g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 51.13g 3.11g Pasilla peppers
Calories 345kcal 17kcal Pasilla peppers
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Pasilla peppers
Fiber 26.8g 1g Pasilla peppers
Calcium 97mg 16mg Pasilla peppers
Iron 9.83mg 0.37mg Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 130mg 18mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 267mg 38mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 2222mg 261mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 89mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 1.4mg 0.32mg Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.423mg 0.053mg Pasilla peppers
Manganese 1.58mg 0.177mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 3.2µg 0.2µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 35760IU 200IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A RAE 1788µg 10µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 6.4mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.045mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 3.197mg 0.094mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 7.175mg 0.451mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 1.591mg 0.204mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 4.228mg 0.163mg Pasilla peppers
Folate 170µg 24µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
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
Saturated Fat 0.084g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pasilla peppers 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
357%
Pasilla peppers
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Pasilla peppers
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.