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Zucchini vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Honey

  • Honey has less Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Folate than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini covers your daily need of Vitamin C 19% more than Honey.
  • Zucchini has 12 times more Folate than Honey. While Zucchini has 24µg of Folate, Honey has only 2µg.
  • Zucchini has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Honey.

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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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
7
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +401.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +300%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +850%
Contains more Potassium +401.9%
Contains more Zinc +45.5%
Contains more Copper +47.2%
Contains more Manganese +121.3%
Contains more Iron +13.5%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +300%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
10
:
0
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3480%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +579.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Zucchini
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3480%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +579.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
4
:
1
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +454.3%
Contains more Other +185%
Contains more Carbs +2549.5%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +303.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +454.3%
Contains more Other +185%
Contains more Carbs +2549.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
0
:
5
Honey
Honey
Contains more Sucrose +1680%
Contains more Glucose +3241.1%
Contains more Fructose +2866.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Zucchini
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +1680%
Contains more Glucose +3241.1%
Contains more Fructose +2866.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Honey Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 82.2g Honey
Protein 1.21g 0.3g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 82.4g Honey
Calories 17kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 1.38g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 2.5g 82.12g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 0.2g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 6mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 18mg 2mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 4mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 52mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 4mg Honey
Zinc 0.32mg 0.22mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.036mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.08mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.5mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.038mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.121mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.068mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.024mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 2µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.004mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg 0.004mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.008mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.008mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg 0.001mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.011mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg 0.009mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg 0.001mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 79.62g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Honey
Honey contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.