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Zucchini vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between zucchini and cheesecake

  • Zucchini is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet cheesecake is richer in selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cheesecake is 49% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 45 times more vitamin C than cheesecake. Zucchini contains 17.9mg of vitamin C, while cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • Zucchini contains less sodium.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than cheesecake.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190%
Contains more CopperCopper +165%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more IronIron +70.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2500%

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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +131.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +213.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1490%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +105.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +179.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +383.2%
~equal in Vitamin K ~4.4µg

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +107.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6931.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +719.9%
Contains more OtherOther +57.9%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +78390.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1660.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.084g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.32g 22.5g 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 8.634g 22%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.4mg 19%
Sodium 8mg 438mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 10µg 159µg 17%
Calories 17kcal 321kcal 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.602g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.052mg 9%
Protein 1.21g 5.5g 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 5.2µg 9%
Phosphorus 38mg 93mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.193mg 8%
Choline 9.5mg 45.9mg 7%
Carbs 3.11g 25.5g 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.571mg 7%
Potassium 261mg 90mg 5%
Calcium 16mg 51mg 4%
Copper 0.053mg 0.02mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.56mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.63mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.14mg 2%
Fiber 1g 0.4g 2%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.195mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 11mg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Folate 24µg 18µg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.028mg 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 21.8g N/A
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
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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Zucchini Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.837g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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