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Zucchini vs. Borage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Zucchini and Borage

  • Zucchini has more Vitamin B6, however, Borage is richer in Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Borage covers your daily Iron needs 37% more than Zucchini.
  • Borage has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Zucchini. Zucchini has 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Borage has 0.084mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Borage, 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.
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Calcium +481.3%
Contains more Iron +791.9%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains more Copper +145.3%
Contains more Manganese +97.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 124% 38% 23% 42% 11% 6% 44% 46% 5%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +60%
Contains more Calcium +481.3%
Contains more Iron +791.9%
Contains more Magnesium +188.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +80.1%
Contains more Copper +145.3%
Contains more Manganese +97.2%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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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Borage
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 252% 0% 0% 117% 15% 35% 17% 3% 20% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +94%
Contains more Folate +84.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin C +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Other +152.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.06
Equal in Water - 93
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 3.06 g
Water: 93 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Protein +48.8%
Contains more Fats +118.8%
Contains more Other +152.6%
Equal in Carbs - 3.06
Equal in Water - 93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1818.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
35% 43% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.211 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1818.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Borage Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 3.06g Borage
Protein 1.21g 1.8g Borage
Fats 0.32g 0.7g Borage
Carbs 3.11g 3.06g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 21kcal Borage
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Borage
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 93mg Borage
Iron 0.37mg 3.3mg Borage
Magnesium 18mg 52mg Borage
Phosphorus 38mg 53mg Borage
Potassium 261mg 470mg Borage
Sodium 8mg 80mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.2mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.13mg Borage
Manganese 0.177mg 0.349mg Borage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Borage
Vitamin A 200IU 4200IU Borage
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 210µg Borage
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 35mg Borage
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.06mg Borage
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.15mg Borage
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.9mg Borage
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.041mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.084mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 13µg Zucchini
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 0.17g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.211g Borage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.109g Borage
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
Zucchini Borage
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
16%
Zucchini
39%
Borage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
36%
Borage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Borage
Borage is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Borage
Borage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Borage
Borage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Borage
Borage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients
  2. Borage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170481/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.