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Zucchini vs. Fruit preserves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Zucchini and Fruit preserves

  • Zucchini is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Manganese, and Potassium, yet Fruit preserves are richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Zucchini is 11% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 5 times more Magnesium than Fruit preserves. Zucchini contains 18mg of Magnesium, while Fruit preserves contain 4mg.
  • Zucchini contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Jams and preserves.

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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
6
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4
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +239%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +342.5%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Fruit preserves
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 19% 3% 9% 7% 5% 2% 34% 6% 11%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +239%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Manganese +342.5%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +32.4%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%

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
9
:
0
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
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%
Fruit preserves
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 30% 4% 18% 1% 2% 5% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +920%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +715%
Contains more Folate +118.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
4
:
1
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Protein +227%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Water +211.1%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Contains more Carbs +2114.1%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Fruit preserves
69% 30%
Protein: 0.37 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 68.86 g
Water: 30.47 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +227%
Contains more Fats +357.1%
Contains more Water +211.1%
Contains more Other +147.8%
Contains more Carbs +2114.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.5%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Fruit preserves
21% 79%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.038 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +∞%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +245.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Fruit preserves Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 67.76g Fruit preserves
Protein 1.21g 0.37g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.07g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 68.86g Fruit preserves
Calories 17kcal 278kcal Fruit preserves
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 48.5g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 1.1g Fruit preserves
Calcium 16mg 20mg Fruit preserves
Iron 0.37mg 0.49mg Fruit preserves
Magnesium 18mg 4mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 19mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 77mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 32mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.06mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.1mg Fruit preserves
Manganese 0.177mg 0.04mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 2µg Fruit preserves
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
Vitamin C 17.9mg 8.8mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.016mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.076mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.036mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.02mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 11µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.008mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg 0.023mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.017mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg 0.037mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.03mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg 0.001mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.021mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg 0.021mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg 0.014mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.01g Fruit preserves
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.038g Fruit preserves
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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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Fruit preserves
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
6%
Fruit preserves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
10%
Fruit preserves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit preserves
Fruit preserves is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.

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. Fruit preserves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169641/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.