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Zucchini vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Zucchini and Pork different?

  • Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, however, Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork is 82% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 30 times more Vitamin C than Pork. While Zucchini contains 17.9mg of Vitamin C, Pork contains only 0.6mg.
  • Zucchini has less Saturated Fat.

Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Manganese +1866.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +135.1%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +646.9%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +22550%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains less Sodium -87.1%
Contains more Manganese +1866.7%
Contains more Calcium +18.8%
Contains more Iron +135.1%
Contains more Magnesium +55.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +547.4%
Contains more Potassium +62.1%
Contains more Zinc +646.9%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +22550%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
4
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2883.3%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1016.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Zucchini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2757.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2883.3%
Contains more Folate +380%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1848.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1016.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +242.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +184.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
2
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.8%
Contains more Protein +2157.9%
Contains more Fats +4250%
Contains more Other +56.1%
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +63.8%
Contains more Protein +2157.9%
Contains more Fats +4250%
Contains more Other +56.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1218.7%
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Pork
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56172.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1218.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Pork Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 0g Zucchini
Protein 1.21g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.32g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 3.11g 0g Zucchini
Calories 17kcal 242kcal Pork
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 0g Pork
Fiber 1g 0g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 19mg Pork
Iron 0.37mg 0.87mg Pork
Magnesium 18mg 28mg Pork
Phosphorus 38mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 261mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 8mg 62mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Pork
Manganese 0.177mg 0.009mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 200IU 7IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 2µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.6mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 24µg 5µg Zucchini
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.029mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.071mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.067mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.018mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.054mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.026mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 5.23g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.2g Pork
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Pork
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Zucchini
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 54mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork
Pork is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.