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Zucchini vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between zucchini and corn syrup?

  • Zucchini has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, and folate than corn syrup.
  • Zucchini's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 20% higher.
  • Zucchini is lower in sodium.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index (90) than zucchini (15).

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Syrups, corn, dark types in this comparison.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +493.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +245.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1350%
~equal in Iron ~0.37mg
~equal in Copper ~0.053mg

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +309.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2155%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +787%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1711.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +40%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +330.7%
Contains more OtherOther +42.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2394.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Corn syrup DV% diff.
Carbs 3.11g 77.59g 25%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Calories 17kcal 286kcal 13%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.009mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.009mg 7%
Sodium 8mg 155mg 6%
Potassium 261mg 44mg 6%
Folate 24µg 0µg 6%
Selenium 0.2µg 2.9µg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.023mg 4%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Phosphorus 38mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg 4%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.02mg 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.011mg 3%
Protein 1.21g 0g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 0µg 1%
Choline 9.5mg 13.3mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0g 1%
Fats 0.32g 0g 0%
Net carbs 2.11g 77.59g N/A
Calcium 16mg 18mg 0%
Iron 0.37mg 0.37mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g 77.59g N/A
Copper 0.053mg 0.053mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.084g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 75.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.