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Zucchini vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between zucchini and roquefort?

  • Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, while roquefort is higher in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Roquefort's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 96% higher.
  • Zucchini is lower in sodium.
  • Roquefort has a higher glycemic index (27) than zucchini (15).

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Cheese, roquefort types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +55.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +490%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +4037.5%
Contains more IronIron +51.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +931.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +7150%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2840%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +523.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +748.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +104.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.5%
Contains more WaterWater +140.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1680.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9475%
Contains more OtherOther +1029.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +76936.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1350.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Roquefort DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.084g 19.263g 87%
Sodium 8mg 1809mg 78%
Calcium 16mg 662mg 65%
Phosphorus 38mg 392mg 51%
Fats 0.32g 30.64g 47%
Protein 1.21g 21.54g 41%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.586mg 38%
Vitamin A 10µg 294µg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 1.731mg 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg 27%
Selenium 0.2µg 14.5µg 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 8.474g 21%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Calories 17kcal 369kcal 18%
Zinc 0.32mg 2.08mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.32g 8%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.03mg 6%
Folate 24µg 49µg 6%
Potassium 261mg 91mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.124mg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 30mg 3%
Copper 0.053mg 0.034mg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Iron 0.37mg 0.56mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.734mg 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 3.11g 2g 0%
Net carbs 2.11g 2g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.04mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.602mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Roquefort
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Zucchini
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 1801mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.179g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roquefort
Roquefort is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.