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Zucchini vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Zucchini and Focaccia

  • Zucchini has more Vitamin C, however, Focaccia is richer in Vitamin B1, Iron, Selenium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Focaccia covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 35% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain.

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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 Potassium +128.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +754.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.8%
Contains more Zinc +315.6%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
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 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Potassium +128.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.6%
Contains more Calcium +118.8%
Contains more Iron +754.1%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +236.8%
Contains more Zinc +315.6%
Contains more Copper +71.7%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +7850%

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 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.2%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin K +32.6%
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 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +944.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +216.2%
Contains more Folate +475%
Contains more Vitamin K +32.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +106.5%
Contains more Protein +624.8%
Contains more Fats +2365.6%
Contains more Carbs +1051.8%
Contains more Other +182.5%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Water +106.5%
Contains more Protein +624.8%
Contains more Fats +2365.6%
Contains more Carbs +1051.8%
Contains more Other +182.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +992.3%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51445.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +992.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 34.02g Focaccia
Protein 1.21g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 0.32g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 3.11g 35.82g Focaccia
Calories 17kcal 249kcal Focaccia
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 1.75g Focaccia
Fiber 1g 1.8g Focaccia
Calcium 16mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 0.37mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Focaccia
Phosphorus 38mg 128mg Focaccia
Potassium 261mg 114mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 561mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 1.33mg Focaccia
Copper 0.053mg 0.091mg Focaccia
Manganese 0.177mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 0.2µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 200IU 2IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.47mg Focaccia
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.301mg Focaccia
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 3.67mg Focaccia
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.645mg Focaccia
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.113mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 138µg Focaccia
Vitamin K 4.3µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.877g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.994g Focaccia
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Focaccia
Focaccia is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.