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Sherbet vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between sherbet and zucchini

  • Sherbet is richer in vitamin B12, yet zucchini is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for zucchini is 17% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less saturated fat.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than sherbet.

Food types used in this article are Sherbet, orange 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 16% 8.5% 5.3% 9.3% 13% 17% 6% 1.4% 8.2%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +650%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +171.9%
Contains more IronIron +164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1509.1%
~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 7.7% 4% 0.2% 0% 6.8% 22% 1.2% 13% 5.3% 16% 0% 3% 4.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +615.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +608.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +500%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.094mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.204mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 30% 66%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 2 g
Carbs: 30.4 g
Water: 66.1 g
Other: 0.4 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 FatsFats +525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +877.5%
Contains more WaterWater +43.4%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
~equal in Protein ~1.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.53 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.08 g
45% 6% 49%
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 +4718.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sherbet Zucchini DV% diff.
Vitamin C 2.3mg 17.9mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.163mg 11%
Carbs 30.4g 3.11g 9%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.177mg 7%
Calories 144kcal 17kcal 6%
Folate 4µg 24µg 5%
Potassium 96mg 261mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.13µg 0µg 5%
Saturated fat 1.16g 0.084g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg 4%
Calcium 54mg 16mg 4%
Fats 2g 0.32g 3%
Copper 0.028mg 0.053mg 3%
Iron 0.14mg 0.37mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 18mg 2%
Selenium 1.5µg 0.2µg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Sodium 46mg 8mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.063mg 0.451mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.027mg 0.045mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.53g 0.011g 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg 1%
Zinc 0.48mg 0.32mg 1%
Fiber 1.3g 1g 1%
Protein 1.1g 1.21g 0%
Net carbs 29.1g 2.11g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 24.32g 2.5g N/A
Phosphorus 40mg 38mg 0%
Vitamin A 12µg 10µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.097mg 0.094mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.224mg 0.204mg 0%
Choline 7.7mg 9.5mg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.091g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Sherbet Zucchini
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
6%
Sherbet
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Sherbet
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Sherbet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167577/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.