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Zucchini vs. Horchata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Zucchini and Horchata

  • Zucchini is higher than Horchata in Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Zucchini covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11% more than Horchata.
  • The amount of Sugar in Zucchini is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Beverages, Horchata, as served in restaurant.

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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 Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +667.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +1670%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 6% 1% 3% 7% 3% 2% 2% 1% 2% 3%
Contains more Iron +3600%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +153.3%
Contains more Potassium +667.6%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +2550%
Contains more Manganese +1670%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +859.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +859.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +858.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +152.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +270.4%
Equal in Water - 87.1
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.48 g
Fats: 0.71 g
Carbs: 11.52 g
Water: 87.1 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +152.1%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Fats +121.9%
Contains more Carbs +270.4%
Equal in Water - 87.1

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12240%
Contains more Glucose +53.3%
Contains more Fructose +12.3%
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
10% 60% 16% 15%
Starch: 0.99 g
Sucrose: 6.17 g
Glucose: 1.64 g
Fructose: 1.55 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +12240%
Contains more Glucose +53.3%
Contains more Fructose +12.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Horchata Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 11.52g Horchata
Protein 1.21g 0.48g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.71g Horchata
Carbs 3.11g 11.52g Horchata
Calories 17kcal 54kcal Horchata
Starch 0g 0.99g Horchata
Fructose 1.38g 1.55g Horchata
Sugar 2.5g 9.36g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 0g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 18mg Horchata
Iron 0.37mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 3mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 15mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 34mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 14mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.06mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.002mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.01mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Horchata
Vitamin A 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.24mg Horchata
Vitamin C 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.047mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.017mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Zucchini
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 Horchata
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 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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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Horchata
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
1%
Horchata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
2%
Horchata

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Horchata
Horchata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)

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. Horchata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171941/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.