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Zucchini vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between zucchini and pound cake?

  • Zucchini is higher in vitamin C, yet pound cake is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, and choline.
  • Pound cake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 24% more.
  • The amount of sodium in zucchini is lower.
  • The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and 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.
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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +75.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +26.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +268.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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% 3.3% 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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +352.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +441.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +284.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +164.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +75%
Contains more CholineCholine +590.5%

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more WaterWater +266.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +313.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4262.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1624.8%
Contains more OtherOther +168.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27354.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3657.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.05 g
Glucose: 1.07 g
Fructose: 1.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +318.2%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +61260%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Pound cake DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 3.419g 22%
Fats 0.32g 13.96g 21%
Saturated fat 0.084g 4.811g 21%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0mg 20%
Calories 17kcal 353kcal 17%
Carbs 3.11g 53.64g 17%
Sodium 8mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.029mg 153mg 15%
Phosphorus 38mg 140mg 15%
Iron 0.37mg 1.48mg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.249mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.173mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.036mg 10%
Choline 9.5mg 65.6mg 10%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Protein 1.21g 5g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 3.02g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.615mg 7%
Starch 0g 17.36g 7%
Vitamin A 10µg 70µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.485mg 6%
Folate 24µg 42µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.65mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 47mg 3%
Potassium 261mg 149mg 3%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.11mg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 1.7µg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.43mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.042mg 1%
Fructose 1.38g 0.33g 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.117mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 369mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.727g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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