Zucchini vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
The main differences between zucchini and cream cheese
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet cream cheese is richer in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 101% higher.
- Zucchini contains less sodium.
- Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than zucchini.
Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Cheese, cream.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1509.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +506.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +56.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +181.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4200% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +95.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +104.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2980% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +153.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +186.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 20.213g | 91% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 34.44g | 52% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 101mg | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 308µg | 33% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 8.907g | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 350kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 8.6µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 314mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 107mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 6.15g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 1.483g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.22µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.056mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 97mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.011mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.517mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.018mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 9µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 132mg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 27.2mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.091mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.1µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 0g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 5.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 5.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.76g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.233mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.324mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.657mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.291mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.395mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 0.125g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.02g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.036g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.007g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.807g | 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:
6.15 g
Fats:
34.44 g
Carbs:
5.52 g
Water:
52.62 g
Other:
1.27 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +80.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +408.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10662.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +122.8% |
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
20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.483 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +80872.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1529.7% |
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:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
3.76 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
