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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.
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 11% 6.6% 18% 42% 16% 41% 33% 53% 19% 37%
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%
~equal in Copper ~0.049mg

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 39% 21% 16% 1.5% 8.3% 13% 25% 27% 37% 60% 128% 34% 19%
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%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.161mg

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
7% 5% 7% 79%
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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
23% 28% 49%
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
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
43% 28% 16% 13%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Chinese cuisine DV% diff.
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Chinese cuisine
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
33%
Chinese cuisine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
28%
Chinese cuisine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 401mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.894g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chinese cuisine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168072/nutrients

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

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