Zucchini vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between zucchini and blueberries?
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet blueberries are higher in vitamin K, manganese, and fiber.
- Blueberries' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 12% more.
- Zucchini has 4 times more folate than blueberries. While zucchini has 24µg of folate, blueberries have only 6µg.
- The amount of sugar in zucchini is lower.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Blueberries, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.8% |
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 | +84.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +213.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +348.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +147.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +365.9% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +120% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +356.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +260.1% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 19.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 9.7mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.052mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.336mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.4g | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6µg | 5% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 77mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.041mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 4.97g | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 14.49g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.57mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.124mg | 2% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 57kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.74g | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 12.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 9.96g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.418mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.146g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.011mg | 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 - 7.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)