Zucchini vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between zucchini and mandarin oranges
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin B6 and manganese, yet mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A.
- Zucchini contains 5 times more manganese than mandarin oranges. While zucchini contains 0.177mg of manganese, mandarin oranges contain only 0.039mg.
- The amount of sugar in zucchini is lower.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.
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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 | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +146.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +357.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +353.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +161.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +49.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +240% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
0.81 g
Fats:
0.31 g
Carbs:
13.34 g
Water:
85.17 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +49.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +328.9% |
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Fats
~0.31g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.065 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +445.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
6.05 g
Glucose:
2.13 g
Fructose:
2.4 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +12000% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +99.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +73.9% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 26.7mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.078mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.039mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.036mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 20mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 13.34g | 3% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 166mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 34µg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 53kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 37mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.81g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2.4g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.31g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 11.54g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.376mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 10.2mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.065g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.032mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| 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
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.