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Zucchini vs. Pasilla peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Zucchini and Pasilla peppers different?

  • Pasilla peppers have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Folate than Zucchini.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pasilla peppers is 313% higher.

Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Peppers, pasilla, dried are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 29% 196% 369% 141% 38% 114% 12% 206% 17%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +622.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +506.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +751.3%
Contains more IronIron +2556.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +698.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +337.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +602.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +792.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1500%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 2146% 0% 0% 43% 738% 135% 95% 976% 0% 0% 128% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +17780%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +282.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3301.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1490.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +679.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2493.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +608.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
12% 16% 51% 15% 6%
Protein: 12.35 g
Fats: 15.85 g
Carbs: 51.13 g
Water: 14.84 g
Other: 5.83 g
Contains more WaterWater +538.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +920.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4853.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1544.1%
Contains more OtherOther +922.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Pasilla peppers Opinion
Calories 17kcal 345kcal Pasilla peppers
Protein 1.21g 12.35g Pasilla peppers
Fats 0.32g 15.85g Pasilla peppers
Vitamin C 17.9mg 6.4mg Zucchini
Net carbs 2.11g 24.33g Pasilla peppers
Carbs 3.11g 51.13g Pasilla peppers
Magnesium 18mg 130mg Pasilla peppers
Calcium 16mg 97mg Pasilla peppers
Potassium 261mg 2222mg Pasilla peppers
Iron 0.37mg 9.83mg Pasilla peppers
Sugar 2.5g Pasilla peppers
Fiber 1g 26.8g Pasilla peppers
Copper 0.053mg 0.423mg Pasilla peppers
Zinc 0.32mg 1.4mg Pasilla peppers
Phosphorus 38mg 267mg Pasilla peppers
Sodium 8mg 89mg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 35760IU Pasilla peppers
Vitamin A 10µg 1788µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 1.58mg Pasilla peppers
Selenium 0.2µg 3.2µg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.172mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 3.197mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 7.175mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 1.591mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 4.228mg Pasilla peppers
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 170µg Pasilla peppers
Choline 9.5mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g Pasilla peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Pasilla peppers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Zucchini
329%
Pasilla peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
122%
Pasilla peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 81mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pasilla peppers
Pasilla peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Pasilla peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168579/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.