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Zucchini vs. Radish seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Radish seeds

  • Zucchini has more Potassium, however, Radish seeds are higher in Folate, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Radish seeds covers your daily need of Folate 18% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 3 times more Potassium than Radish seeds. While Zucchini has 261mg of Potassium, Radish seeds have only 86mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Radish seeds, sprouted, raw.

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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 Potassium +203.5%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +200%
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 16% 33% 32% 49% 8% 1% 16% 40% 34% 4%
Contains more Potassium +203.5%
Contains more Calcium +218.8%
Contains more Iron +132.4%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.4%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Contains more Copper +126.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.9%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +295.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.103
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 24% 0% 0% 97% 26% 24% 54% 44% 66% 72% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +532.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +259.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +74.8%
Contains more Folate +295.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.103

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +214.9%
Contains more Fats +690.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
4% 3% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.81 g
Fats: 2.53 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +214.9%
Contains more Fats +690.6%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3709.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1153.8%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
33% 18% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.767 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.419 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.141 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3709.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1153.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Radish seeds Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 3.6g Radish seeds
Protein 1.21g 3.81g Radish seeds
Fats 0.32g 2.53g Radish seeds
Carbs 3.11g 3.6g Radish seeds
Calories 17kcal 43kcal Radish seeds
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Radish seeds
Fiber 1g Zucchini
Calcium 16mg 51mg Radish seeds
Iron 0.37mg 0.86mg Radish seeds
Magnesium 18mg 44mg Radish seeds
Phosphorus 38mg 113mg Radish seeds
Potassium 261mg 86mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 6mg Radish seeds
Zinc 0.32mg 0.56mg Radish seeds
Copper 0.053mg 0.12mg Radish seeds
Manganese 0.177mg 0.26mg Radish seeds
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Radish seeds
Vitamin A 200IU 391IU Radish seeds
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 20µg Radish seeds
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 28.9mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.102mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.103mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 2.853mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.733mg Radish seeds
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.285mg Radish seeds
Folate 24µg 95µg Radish seeds
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 0.767g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.419g Radish seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.141g Radish seeds
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 Radish seeds
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
34%
Radish seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
23%
Radish seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.683g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Radish seeds
Radish seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Radish seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170095/nutrients

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

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