Zucchini vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between zucchini and ginger
- Zucchini has more vitamin C; however, ginger is higher in copper and magnesium.
- Ginger covers your daily need for copper, 19% more than zucchini.
- Zucchini has 4 times more vitamin C than ginger. While zucchini has 17.9mg of vitamin C, ginger has only 5mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -38.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +138.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +59% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +258% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +176.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +116.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +203.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +50.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +471.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.226mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 5mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.034mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 17.77g | 5% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 415mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2g | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 28.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 80kcal | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.229mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.025mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.75mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 34mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.203g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.82g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.34mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 13mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.203mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| 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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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)