Zucchini vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Zucchini and Potato wedges?
- Zucchini is higher in Vitamin C, yet Potato wedges are higher in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Potato wedges' daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 14% more.
- Zucchini has 8 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. While Zucchini has 2.5g of Sugar, Potato wedges have only 0.3g.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
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Sodium
-83.7%
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Iron
+89.2%
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Phosphorus
+128.9%
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Potassium
+51%
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Zinc
+15.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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Sodium
-83.7%
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Iron
+89.2%
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Phosphorus
+128.9%
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Potassium
+51%
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Zinc
+15.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Magnesium - 19
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+59.8%
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Vitamin B2
+135%
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Vitamin B1
+122.2%
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Vitamin B3
+241.5%
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Vitamin B6
+114.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+59.8%
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Vitamin B2
+135%
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Vitamin B1
+122.2%
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Vitamin B3
+241.5%
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Vitamin B6
+114.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+38.8%
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Protein
+123.1%
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Fats
+587.5%
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Carbs
+719.9%
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Other
+128.1%
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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Water
+38.8%
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Protein
+123.1%
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Fats
+587.5%
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Carbs
+719.9%
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Other
+128.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-84.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13090.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.1%
Saturated Fat:
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.091 g
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
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Saturated Fat
-84.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+13090.9%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.1%
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 2.2g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 25.5g |
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| Calories | 17kcal | 123kcal |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 394mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.053mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg |
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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 |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 11.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.35mg |
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| Folate | 24µg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.102g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.466g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.