Zucchini vs. Celeriac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are zucchini and celeriac different?
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, while celeriac is higher in vitamin K and phosphorus.
- Celeriac covers your daily need for vitamin K, 31% more than zucchini.
- Zucchini contains 3 times more folate than celeriac. Zucchini contains 24µg of folate, while celeriac contains 8µg.
- Celeriac has a higher glycemic index (35) than zucchini (15).
Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Celeriac, raw types were used 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 less SodiumSodium | -92% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +89.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +202.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +123.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +56.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +853.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +195.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~88g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +427.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.6% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.079g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 41µg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 8mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 115mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 100mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.06mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.352mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.36mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 9.2g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 42kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 300mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 7.4g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.6g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.148g | 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 |
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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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Celeriac is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Celeriac is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Celeriac 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.