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Zucchini vs. Cream pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between zucchini and cream pie?

  • Zucchini is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet cream pie is higher in iron, selenium, copper, vitamin E, and phosphorus.
  • Cream pie's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 62% more.
  • The amount of sodium in zucchini is lower.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Pie, chocolate creme, commercially prepared types in this article.

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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 14% 20% 14% 56% 39% 12% 34% 35% 21% 33%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +62.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more IronIron +302.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +122.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2900%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.161mg

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% 15% 22% 1.5% 22% 32% 11% 14% 4.6% 15% 24% 14% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +360%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +808.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +120.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.4%

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
4% 22% 38% 34%
Protein: 4.15 g
Fats: 22.41 g
Carbs: 38.44 g
Water: 33.92 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more WaterWater +179.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +243%
Contains more FatsFats +6903.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1136%
Contains more OtherOther +89.5%

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
59% 35% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 12.449 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.336 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.149 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +66590.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1162.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Cream pie DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.084g 12.449g 56%
Fats 0.32g 22.41g 34%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 7.336g 18%
Calories 17kcal 353kcal 17%
Iron 0.37mg 1.49mg 14%
Carbs 3.11g 38.44g 12%
Sodium 8mg 266mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.02mg 11%
Selenium 0.2µg 6µg 11%
Copper 0.053mg 0.118mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.149g 7%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.09mg 6%
Protein 1.21g 4.15g 6%
Phosphorus 38mg 79mg 6%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Calcium 16mg 66mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 9.5µg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.087mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.14mg 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg 4%
Vitamin A 10µg 46µg 4%
Potassium 261mg 161mg 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 17.9mg 2%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.161mg 1%
Folate 24µg 19µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.44mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.232mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.605mg 1%
Fiber 1g 0.8g 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 37.64g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Magnesium 18mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 2.5g 27.39g N/A
Trans fat 0g 2.49g N/A
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 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
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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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Cream pie
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
14%
Cream pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
28%
Cream pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 12.365g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream pie
Cream pie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Cream pie
Cream pie is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream pie
Cream pie is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Cream pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175014/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.