Zucchini vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Zucchini and Nachos

Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, yet Nachos are higher in Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
Nachos covers your daily Vitamin E needs 26% more than Zucchini.
Zucchini contains 16 times more Vitamin C than Nachos. While Zucchini contains 17.9mg of Vitamin C, Nachos contain only 1.1mg.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Zucchini is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Fast foods, nachos, with cheese.

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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

Nachos

Contains less Sodium -97.4%

Contains more Calcium +293.8%

Contains more Iron +102.7%

Contains more Magnesium +133.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%

Contains more Potassium +38.7%

Contains more Zinc +168.8%

Contains more Copper +20.8%

Contains more Selenium +4200%

Equal in Manganese - 0.187

Zucchini

Nachos

Contains less Sodium -97.4%

Contains more Calcium +293.8%

Contains more Iron +102.7%

Contains more Magnesium +133.3%

Contains more Phosphorus +421.1%

Contains more Potassium +38.7%

Contains more Zinc +168.8%

Contains more Copper +20.8%

Contains more Selenium +4200%

Equal in Manganese - 0.187

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

Nachos

Contains more Vitamin A +852.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +1527.3%

Contains more Folate +140%

Contains more Vitamin E +3300%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +348.8%

Zucchini

Nachos

Contains more Vitamin A +852.4%

Contains more Vitamin C +1527.3%

Contains more Folate +140%

Contains more Vitamin E +3300%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +173.3%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin K +348.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Zucchini

Nachos

Contains more Water +153.4%

Contains more Protein +257%

Contains more Fats +6618.8%

Contains more Carbs +1022.5%

Contains more Other +228.1%

Zucchini

Protein: 1.21 g

Fats: 0.32 g

Carbs: 3.11 g

Water: 94.79 g

Other: 0.57 g

Nachos

Protein: 4.32 g

Fats: 21.5 g

Carbs: 34.91 g

Water: 37.4 g

Other: 1.87 g

Contains more Water +153.4%

Contains more Protein +257%

Contains more Fats +6618.8%

Contains more Carbs +1022.5%

Contains more Other +228.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Zucchini

Nachos

Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127354.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5438.5%

Zucchini

Saturated Fat: 0.084 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g

Nachos

Saturated Fat: 2.173 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 14.02 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 5.04 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127354.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5438.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Zucchini

Nachos

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +960%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Zucchini

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.05 g

Glucose: 1.07 g

Fructose: 1.38 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Nachos

Starch: 28.33 g

Sucrose: 0.53 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 1.63 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +∞%

Contains more Fructose +∞%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +960%

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in Sugar
Lower in price
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	2.11g	31.71g
Protein	1.21g	4.32g
Fats	0.32g	21.5g
Carbs	3.11g	34.91g
Calories	17kcal	343kcal
Starch	0g	28.33g
Fructose	1.38g	0g
Sugar	2.5g	2.17g
Fiber	1g	3.2g
Calcium	16mg	63mg
Iron	0.37mg	0.75mg
Magnesium	18mg	42mg
Phosphorus	38mg	198mg
Potassium	261mg	362mg
Sodium	8mg	313mg
Zinc	0.32mg	0.86mg
Copper	0.053mg	0.064mg
Manganese	0.177mg	0.187mg
Selenium	0.2µg	8.6µg
Vitamin A	200IU	21IU
Vitamin A RAE	10µg	5µg
Vitamin E	0.12mg	4.08mg
Vitamin C	17.9mg	1.1mg
Vitamin B1	0.045mg	0.123mg
Vitamin B2	0.094mg	0.133mg
Vitamin B3	0.451mg	0.63mg
Vitamin B5	0.204mg	0.38mg
Vitamin B6	0.163mg	0.215mg
Folate	24µg	10µg
Vitamin B12	0µg	0.07µg
Vitamin K	4.3µg	19.3µg
Tryptophan	0.01mg	0.042mg
Threonine	0.029mg	0.156mg
Isoleucine	0.044mg	0.187mg
Leucine	0.071mg	0.521mg
Lysine	0.067mg	0.156mg
Methionine	0.018mg	0.094mg
Phenylalanine	0.043mg	0.229mg
Valine	0.054mg	0.25mg
Histidine	0.026mg	0.135mg
Cholesterol	0mg	3mg
Trans Fat	0g	0.058g
Saturated Fat	0.084g	2.173g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.011g	14.02g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.091g	5.04g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0g	0.011g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	0.03g	4.343g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0g	0.032g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.061g	0.617g

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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%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

12%

35%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 305mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.089g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)

Which food is cheaper?

Nachos is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Nachos is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins

Zucchini vs. Nachos — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

A recap on differences between Zucchini and Nachos

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Comparison summary

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