Zucchini vs. Radish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Zucchini and Radish?
- Zucchini has more Vitamin B6 than Radish.
- Radish has 2 times less Magnesium than Zucchini. Zucchini has 18mg of Magnesium, while Radish has 10mg.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Radishes, raw types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +12% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +90% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +156.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +20.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2757.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +230.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +77.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
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Carbs
~3.4g
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Water
~95.27g
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Other
~0.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -61.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +54.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +94.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +100% |
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Starch
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Glucose
~1.05g
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 0.68g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 14.8mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 1.8g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 3.4g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 233mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 1.86g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.05mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.28mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 20mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 39mg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 7IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.069mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.012mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.039mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 1.3µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 25µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg | 6.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.032g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.009mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.023mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.02mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.013mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g | 0.71g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Radish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)