Zucchini vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between zucchini and ice cream
- Zucchini has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese; however, ice cream has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 34% more.
- Zucchini has 30 times more vitamin C than ice cream. Zucchini has 17.9mg of vitamin C, while ice cream has 0.6mg.
- Zucchini is lower in saturated fat.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index than zucchini.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Ice creams, vanilla.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +28.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +311.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +130.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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 | +2883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +288.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +239.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1333.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1080% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +155.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +173.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +189.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3337.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +658.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +57.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26890.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +396.7% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 6.79g | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0.6mg | 19% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 11g | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.39µg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 44mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 118µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.24mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 128mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 105mg | 10% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 207kcal | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.048mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.581mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.008mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 23.6g | 7% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 3.5g | 5% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.3µg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.023mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.69mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 80mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.8µg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 199mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.116mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.7g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.316mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.258mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.157mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 72mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.706g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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