Zucchini vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Important differences between zucchini and dulce de Leche
- Zucchini has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, dulce de Leche has more vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, choline, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for vitamin B2 is 24% more.
- Zucchini has 10 times more vitamin B6 than dulce de Leche. Zucchini has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while dulce de Leche has 0.016mg.
- Zucchini is lower in saturated fat.
- Dulce de Leche has a higher glycemic index than zucchini.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Dulce de Leche.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 IronIron | +117.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1225% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8750% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1468.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +407.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +588.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +918.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +230.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +330.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +309.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +837.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.405mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 251mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 193mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 4.534g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 2.6mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 55.35g | 17% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 315kcal | 15% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 89.1mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.835mg | 13% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 6.84g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.016mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 7.35g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 74µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.143g | 5% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 129mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0g | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.79mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.17mg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 350mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 1.3µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.016mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 0.32g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.364g | 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 | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 0.05g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | 0.131g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +230.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +465.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2196.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1679.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +207% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19381.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +312.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +331.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +83440% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +58.9% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Starch
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
