Zucchini vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between zucchini and caesar salad
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, yet caesar salad is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, calcium, vitamin B3, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for caesar salad is 57% higher.
- Zucchini contains less saturated fat.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than caesar salad.
Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +53.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +55.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1356.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +532.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +403.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +507.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +81.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15600% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +680% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +408.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +737.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +617.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +37.2% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 31.4µg | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 231mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.377mg | 28% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 2.34mg | 25% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 13.39g | 24% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 233mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 4.206g | 19% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 454mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.4µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 3.237mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.297mg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 9.54g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 13% | |
| Calories | 17kcal | 265kcal | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.61mg | 12% |
| Starch | 0g | 25.29g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1.461g | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 31.5g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.126mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 78µg | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.321mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.38g | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.447mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.61mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 5.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 29.8g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 4.02g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.393mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 1.137mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 1.13g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 0.155g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
13.39 g
Fats:
9.54 g
Carbs:
31.5 g
Water:
43.39 g
Other:
2.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +118.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1006.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2881.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +912.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +282.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.206 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.461 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +21536.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1505.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
25.29 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.98 g
Fructose:
1.13 g
Lactose:
0.07 g
Maltose:
1.67 g
Galactose:
0.16 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +22.1% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.98g
