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 for 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.
- Nectarine has a higher glycemic index (43) than zucchini (15).
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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +32.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +227.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +62.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -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 CVitamin C | +231.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +248.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +552% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +95.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +53.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +541.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +149.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +14.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +18.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.32g
~equal in
Water
~87.59g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -70.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +9640% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +46.7% |
~equal in
Fructose
~1.37g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 5.4mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.025mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.027mg | 5% |
| Folate | 24µg | 5µg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.77mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.125mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.7g | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 10.55g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 9mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 2.2µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 201mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 6.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.034mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 44kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 17µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.17mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.28mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.06g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.32g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 8.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 7.89g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.025g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.113g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 1.37g | 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%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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?
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
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)