Zucchini vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between zucchini and pasta
- Zucchini has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, and potassium, while pasta has more vitamin B1, folate, iron, and vitamin B12.
- Zucchini's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 20% higher.
- Pasta contains 11 times less potassium than zucchini. Zucchini contains 261mg of potassium, while pasta contains 24mg.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of pasta is 49.
The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +987.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +208.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +75% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -25% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +379.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +364.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +120% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +166.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.209mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Folate | 24µg | 64µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 1.14mg | 10% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 5.15g | 8% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 24.93g | 7% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 131kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 63mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% | |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.093mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.992mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 2% | |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.224mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 8mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +325.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +228.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +701.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -44% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1027.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +371.4% |
