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Zucchini vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Russet potato

  • Zucchini has more Vitamin C, however, Russet potato is higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Fiber.
  • Russet potato covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 15% more than Zucchini.
  • Zucchini has 2 times more Vitamin C than Russet potato. While Zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C, Russet potato has only 8.3mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +189.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Copper +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35
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 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Calcium +12.5%
Contains more Iron +189.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.8%
Contains more Potassium +110.7%
Contains more Copper +101.9%
Contains more Manganese +28.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.35

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 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Equal in Folate - 26
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 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +115%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.2%
Equal in Folate - 26

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +146.2%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Carbs +589.4%
Contains more Other +136.8%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +146.2%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Protein +117.4%
Contains more Carbs +589.4%
Contains more Other +136.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.054 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +189.2%
Contains more Fructose +331.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +680%
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
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.45 g
Sucrose: 0.39 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.32 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +189.2%
Contains more Fructose +331.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +680%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 1.21g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.32g 0.13g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 17kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 0g 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 1.38g 0.32g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 1g 2.3g Russet potato
Calcium 16mg 18mg Russet potato
Iron 0.37mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Magnesium 18mg 30mg Russet potato
Phosphorus 38mg 71mg Russet potato
Potassium 261mg 550mg Russet potato
Sodium 8mg 14mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Copper 0.053mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Manganese 0.177mg 0.228mg Russet potato
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Russet potato
Vitamin A 200IU 10IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 1µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.07mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 8.3mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.048mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 24µg 26µg Russet potato
Vitamin K 4.3µg 2µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.029mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.071mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.067mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.018mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.054mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.026mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.003g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.054g 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 Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/nutrients

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

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