Zucchini vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between zucchini and beans?
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, while beans are higher in fiber, copper, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Beans' daily need coverage for fiber is 18% higher.
- Beans have 6 times less vitamin C than zucchini. Zucchini has 17.9mg of vitamin C, while beans have 3.1mg.
- Beans have a higher glycemic index (33) than zucchini (15).
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +27.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +212.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +288.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +337.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +173.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2150% |
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 | +477.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +437.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +233.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +224.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Fiber | 1g | 5.5g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.206mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 3.1mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.4mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.15mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 104mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 8% | |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 4.5µg | 8% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 4.8g | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 20.49g | 6% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 30.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 50mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 296mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.172g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 7.78g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Folate | 24µg | 24µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.035g | 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 |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +296.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +558.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +200% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -18.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +218.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89% |
