Zucchini vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between zucchini and bananas?
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin C, yet bananas are higher in vitamin B6 and fiber.
- Bananas' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 16% more.
- Zucchini has 2 times more vitamin C than bananas. While zucchini has 17.9mg of vitamin C, bananas have only 8.7mg.
- The amount of sugar in zucchini is lower.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Bananas, 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 CalciumCalcium | +220% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +113.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +37.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
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 CVitamin C | +105.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +45.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +760% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +47.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +26.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +634.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.6% |
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Protein
~1.09g
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Fats
~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +190.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4680% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +365.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +251.4% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.367mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 22.84g | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.6g | 6% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 4.85g | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.334mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 358mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.078mg | 3% |
| Starch | 0g | 5.38g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 22mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.073mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.15mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.031mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.665mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.09g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 20.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.112g | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 9.8mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.032g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.073g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.068mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.077mg | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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