Zucchini vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Zucchini and Brazil nut
- Brazil nut is higher than Zucchini in Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin E , Zinc, and Fiber.
- Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3485% more than Zucchini.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Zucchini is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched.
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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 | +1988.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +152.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +556.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3188.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1168.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1807.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +591% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +958400% |
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 | +2457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +168.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +61.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +4608.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1271.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +203.2% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2671.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1083.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20868.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +500% |
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
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +216981.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26712.1% |
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:
0.25 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4560% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 0g | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.101mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.409mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | 23.859g |
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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%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)