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Zucchini vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between zucchini and custard apple

  • Zucchini has less fiber than custard apple.
  • The glycemic index of custard apple is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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.
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 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46.4%
Contains more IronIron +91.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Magnesium ~18mg

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% 12% 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 64% 2% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +506.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~19.2mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.1mg
~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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +32.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.5%
Contains more FatsFats +87.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +710.3%
Contains more OtherOther +75.4%

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Custard apple Opinion
Calories 17kcal 101kcal Custard apple
Protein 1.21g 1.7g Custard apple
Fats 0.32g 0.6g Custard apple
Vitamin C 17.9mg 19.2mg Custard apple
Net carbs 2.11g 22.8g Custard apple
Carbs 3.11g 25.2g Custard apple
Magnesium 18mg 18mg
Calcium 16mg 30mg Custard apple
Potassium 261mg 382mg Custard apple
Iron 0.37mg 0.71mg Custard apple
Sugar 2.5g Custard apple
Fiber 1g 2.4g Custard apple
Copper 0.053mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 21mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 4mg Custard apple
Vitamin A 200IU 33IU Zucchini
Vitamin A 10µg 2µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.08mg Custard apple
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.1mg Custard apple
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.5mg Custard apple
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.135mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.221mg Custard apple
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Folate 24µg Zucchini
Choline 9.5mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.231g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.007mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.037mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg 0.004mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Custard apple
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%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.147g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Custard apple
Custard apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Custard apple
Custard apple is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.