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Zucchini vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Zucchini and Nectarine different?

  • Zucchini is higher than Nectarine in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Vitamin B2.
  • Zucchini covers your daily need of Vitamin C 14% more than Nectarine.
  • Zucchini contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Nectarine. Zucchini contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Nectarine contains 0.025mg.

Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Nectarines, raw types were used 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
8
:
2
Nectarine
Nectarine
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +227.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +62.3%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Nectarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +32.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +46.2%
Contains more Potassium +29.9%
Contains more Zinc +88.2%
Contains more Manganese +227.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Copper +62.3%

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
7
:
3
Nectarine
Nectarine
Contains more Vitamin C +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin E +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.185
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%
Nectarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +231.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +552%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +66%
Contains more Vitamin E +541.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +149.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.185

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
3
:
1
Nectarine
Nectarine
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +239.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Nectarine
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Protein +14.2%
Contains more Other +18.8%
Contains more Carbs +239.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
0
:
3
Nectarine
Nectarine
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Nectarine
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
3
Nectarine
Nectarine
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9640%
Contains more Glucose +46.7%
Equal in Fructose - 1.37
Zucchini
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Nectarine
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +9640%
Contains more Glucose +46.7%
Equal in Fructose - 1.37

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 8.85g Nectarine
Protein 1.21g 1.06g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.32g
Carbs 3.11g 10.55g Nectarine
Calories 17kcal 44kcal Nectarine
Starch 0g 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 1.38g 1.37g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 7.89g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 1.7g Nectarine
Calcium 16mg 6mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.28mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 9mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 26mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 201mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.32mg 0.17mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.086mg Nectarine
Manganese 0.177mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 332IU Nectarine
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 17µg Nectarine
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 17.9mg 5.4mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.034mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.027mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.185mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.025mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 5µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2.2µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.005mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg 0.009mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.009mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg 0.014mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg 0.016mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg 0.006mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.021mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg 0.013mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg 0.008mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.113g Nectarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Nectarine
Low Fats diet Equal
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.