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Zucchini vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between zucchini and rose hips

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin K, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and iron in rose hips is higher than in zucchini.
  • Rose hips cover your daily vitamin C needs 453% more than zucchini.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rose hips is 64, while the glycemic index of zucchini is 15.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +28%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +956.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.4%
Contains more IronIron +186.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +113.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +60.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +476.3%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2279.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2070%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +4766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +292.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +502.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +61.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +32.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1128.9%
Contains more OtherOther +107%
~equal in Fats ~0.34g

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
3% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.16 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more FructoseFructose +19%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +40%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +25.2%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~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 Rose hips
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 17.9mg 426mg 453%
Fiber 1g 24.1g 92%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 5.84mg 38%
Manganese 0.177mg 1.02mg 37%
Vitamin A 10µg 217µg 23%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 25.9µg 18%
Calcium 16mg 169mg 15%
Carbs 3.11g 38.22g 12%
Magnesium 18mg 69mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.8mg 12%
Iron 0.37mg 1.06mg 9%
Calories 17kcal 162kcal 7%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.076mg 7%
Copper 0.053mg 0.113mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.166mg 6%
Potassium 261mg 429mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.3mg 5%
Folate 24µg 3µg 5%
Phosphorus 38mg 61mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.016mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.25mg 1%
Protein 1.21g 1.6g 1%
Fats 0.32g 0.34g 0%
Net carbs 2.11g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 8mg 4mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Choline 9.5mg 12mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.084g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
Fructose 1.38g 1.16g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 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 Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hips
Rose hips contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rose hips
Rose hips 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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.