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Zucchini vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Zucchini and Chrysanthemum

  • Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C, yet Chrysanthemum is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Chrysanthemum is 288% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 13 times more Vitamin C than Chrysanthemum. Zucchini contains 17.9mg of Vitamin C, while Chrysanthemum contains 1.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, raw.

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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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Calcium +631.3%
Contains more Iron +518.9%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +117.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Copper +158.5%
Contains more Manganese +432.8%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains less Sodium -93.2%
Contains more Calcium +631.3%
Contains more Iron +518.9%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.1%
Contains more Potassium +117.2%
Contains more Zinc +121.9%
Contains more Copper +158.5%
Contains more Manganese +432.8%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
8
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Vitamin C +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8039.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +1178.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.7%
Contains more Folate +637.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +8039.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.221
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.176

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Protein +177.7%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +191.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Protein +177.7%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Other +191.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.02
Equal in Water - 91.4

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 0.02g Zucchini
Protein 1.21g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.32g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.11g 3.02g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 24kcal Chrysanthemum
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Chrysanthemum
Fiber 1g 3g Chrysanthemum
Calcium 16mg 117mg Chrysanthemum
Iron 0.37mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 18mg 32mg Chrysanthemum
Phosphorus 38mg 54mg Chrysanthemum
Potassium 261mg 567mg Chrysanthemum
Sodium 8mg 118mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.71mg Chrysanthemum
Copper 0.053mg 0.137mg Chrysanthemum
Manganese 0.177mg 0.943mg Chrysanthemum
Selenium 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 1.4mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.144mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.531mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 24µg 177µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin K 4.3µg 350µg Chrysanthemum
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g Chrysanthemum
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Chrysanthemum
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Zucchini
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.