Zucchini vs. Chinese cuisine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between zucchini and chinese cuisine
- Zucchini has more vitamin C; however, chinese cuisine is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Chinese cuisine covers your daily vitamin K needs 39% more than zucchini.
- Chinese cuisine has 2 times less vitamin C than zucchini. Zucchini has 17.9mg of vitamin C, while chinese cuisine has 11.6mg.
- Zucchini contains less sodium.
- Chinese cuisine has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese cuisine is 60, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +37.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +368.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3250% |
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 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +70.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +530% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +583.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +192.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1093% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +87.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +263.2% |
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:
7.08 g
Fats:
5.3 g
Carbs:
7.29 g
Water:
78.82 g
Other:
1.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +485.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1556.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.9% |
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
0.978 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.217 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.13 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10963.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2240.7% |
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:
1.82 g
Sucrose:
1.17 g
Glucose:
0.69 g
Fructose:
0.55 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +55.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +150.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2240% |
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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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 51.3µg | 39% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.48µg | 20% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 409mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 7.08g | 12% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 6.7µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.11mg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 5.3g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 11.6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 63µg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 34.5mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 45µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.82mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.443mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 105kcal | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 1.217g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.055mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 204mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 7.29g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Starch | 0g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.147mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 5.79g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 3IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.41g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.058g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.313mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.552mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.158mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.327mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.207mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 0.264g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | 1.803g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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