Zucchini vs. Noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between zucchini and noodles?
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, yet noodles is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, iron, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Noodles's daily need coverage for selenium is 43% more.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +586.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +297.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +78% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11850% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +254.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +41.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +542.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +360.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +250% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +170.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +546.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +709% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5181.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +506.6% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +25% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +1428.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 23.9µg | 43% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.289mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Folate | 24µg | 84µg | 15% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.47mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 2.077mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.046mg | 9% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 4.54g | 7% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 25.16g | 7% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 138kcal | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.315mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.098mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 76mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 25.7mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.552g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.136mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 2.07g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.65mg | 3% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 0g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.419g | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.581g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.263mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 1.2g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 23.96g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.029g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.138mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.22mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.121mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.335g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Noodles contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Noodles is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins