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Zucchini vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Zucchini and Purple mangosteen

  • Zucchini is richer than Purple mangosteen in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Zucchini is 17% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Purple mangosteen. Zucchini contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Purple mangosteen contains 0.018mg.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +443.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Copper +30.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +38.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +375%
Contains more Potassium +443.8%
Contains more Zinc +52.4%
Contains more Manganese +73.5%
Contains less Sodium -12.5%
Contains more Copper +30.2%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Folate +29.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +471.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +517.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Folate +29.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195.1%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +256.3%
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +475.9%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +195.1%
Contains more Water +17.1%
Contains more Other +256.3%
Contains more Fats +81.3%
Contains more Carbs +475.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 1.21g 0.41g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 3.11g 17.91g Purple mangosteen
Calories 17kcal 73kcal Purple mangosteen
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Purple mangosteen
Fiber 1g 1.8g Purple mangosteen
Calcium 16mg 12mg Zucchini
Iron 0.37mg 0.3mg Zucchini
Magnesium 18mg 13mg Zucchini
Phosphorus 38mg 8mg Zucchini
Potassium 261mg 48mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 7mg Purple mangosteen
Zinc 0.32mg 0.21mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.177mg 0.102mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg Zucchini
Vitamin A 200IU 35IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 2µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 2.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.054mg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.054mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.286mg Zucchini
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.032mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.018mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
Vitamin K 4.3µg 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
Saturated Fat 0.084g Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
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 Purple mangosteen
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $4.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.