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Zucchini vs. Coconut oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Zucchini and Coconut oil

  • Zucchini is richer than Coconut oil in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Coconut oil is 412% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1500%
Contains more Iron +640%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1500%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +616.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +616.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.11

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +315866.7%
Contains more Fats +30856.3%
Contains more Other +59.6%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
99%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 99.06 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.03 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +315866.7%
Contains more Fats +30856.3%
Contains more Other +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1770.3%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
91% 7% 2%
Saturated Fat: 82.475 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.332 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57463.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1770.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Coconut oil Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 0g Zucchini
Protein 1.21g 0g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 99.06g Coconut oil
Carbs 3.11g 0g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 892kcal Coconut oil
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 0g Coconut oil
Fiber 1g 0g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 1mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.05mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 0mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 0mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 0mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 0mg Coconut oil
Zinc 0.32mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.11mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.6µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg 0mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg 0mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg 0mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg 0mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg 0mg Zucchini
Trans Fat 0g 0.028g Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 82.475g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.332g Coconut oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.702g Coconut oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 1.676g Coconut oil
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.019g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Coconut oil
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
0%
Coconut oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
0%
Coconut oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 82.391g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Coconut oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171412/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.