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Zucchini vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between zucchini and roe

  • Roe is richer than zucchini in vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, folate, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for roe is 481% higher.
  • Zucchini contains less saturated fat.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than roe.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat.

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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%
Roe
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 8.4% 25% 29% 43% 35% 221% 15% 1.7% 282%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1261.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +75%
Contains more IronIron +108.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +141.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1255.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25750%
~equal in Potassium ~283mg

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%
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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 55% 30% 0% 0% 69% 219% 41% 69% 43% 1443% 0% 69% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +810%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +515.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +909.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +386%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +465.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +283.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~16.4mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Roe
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29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2265.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2471.9%
Contains more OtherOther +356.1%

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
Roe
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.404 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19254.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3640.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Roe DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg 481%
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg 160%
Selenium 0.2µg 51.7µg 94%
Phosphorus 38mg 515mg 68%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.949mg 66%
Protein 1.21g 28.62g 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 3.404g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 1.154mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.277mg 19%
Folate 24µg 92µg 17%
Fats 0.32g 8.23g 12%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 2.192mg 11%
Vitamin A 10µg 91µg 9%
Calories 17kcal 204kcal 9%
Zinc 0.32mg 1.28mg 9%
Copper 0.053mg 0.128mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.084g 1.866g 8%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.013mg 7%
Iron 0.37mg 0.77mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 2.129g 5%
Sodium 8mg 117mg 5%
Fiber 1g 0g 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.185mg 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 16.4mg 2%
Potassium 261mg 283mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 28mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Carbs 3.11g 1.92g 0%
Net carbs 2.11g 1.92g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.375mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 1.305mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 1.465mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 2.509mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 2.179mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0.71mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.401mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 1.676mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0.778mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Roe
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
157%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.782g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $99.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.