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.
- Focaccia has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of focaccia is 63, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.
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 PotassiumPotassium | +128.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +754.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +315.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +236.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +227.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1083.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +944.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +713.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +216.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +32.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +475% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +624.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2365.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1051.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51445.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.47mg | 35% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 3.16mg | 35% |
| Folate | 24µg | 138µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 15.9µg | 29% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 561mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 3.67mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.301mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 8.77g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 5.67g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 128mg | 13% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 249kcal | 12% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 7.89g | 12% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 35.82g | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 1.33mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1.42mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.645mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.364mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.994g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 114mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.113mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.877g | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Calcium | 16mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 5.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 34.02g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.75g | 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 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
48%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 553mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.793g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Focaccia is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Focaccia is relatively richer in minerals
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.