Zucchini vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between zucchini and lemons?
- Zucchini is higher in manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2, yet lemons are higher in vitamin C and fiber.
- Lemons' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 39% more.
- Zucchini has 6 times more manganese than lemons. While zucchini has 0.177mg of manganese, lemons have only 0.03mg.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Lemons, raw, without peel types in this article.
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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 | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +433.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +490% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +62.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +351% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +118.2% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +86.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +196.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +90% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +199.7% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.1g
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Fats
~0.3g
~equal in
Water
~88.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.011g
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 53mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 1g | 2.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.03mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 138mg | 4% |
| Folate | 24µg | 11µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 9.32g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.037mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 5.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 29kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 6.52g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.5g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lemon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.5 g)