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Zucchini vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Zucchini and Rutabagas

  • Zucchini has less Vitamin C, and Fiber.
  • Zucchini is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Rutabagas, 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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
4
:
6
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Zucchini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +33.3%
Contains more Copper +65.6%
Contains more Manganese +35.1%
Contains more Calcium +168.8%
Contains more Iron +18.9%
Contains more Magnesium +11.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +39.5%
Contains more Potassium +16.9%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
Zucchini
Zucchini
6
:
4
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%
Zucchini
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%
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin C +39.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
3
:
2
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +177.2%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Equal in Water - 89.43
Zucchini
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +12%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +177.2%
Contains more Other +24.6%
Equal in Water - 89.43

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
1
:
2
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Zucchini
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
Rutabagas
19% 18% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +127.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Zucchini
Zucchini
0
:
5
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +960%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Fructose +16.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Zucchini
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
Rutabagas
8% 11% 47% 33%
Starch: 0.4 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 1.61 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.02 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +960%
Contains more Glucose +115%
Contains more Fructose +16.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 1.21g 1.08g Zucchini
Fats 0.32g 0.16g Zucchini
Carbs 3.11g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 17kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0g 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.38g 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 2.5g 4.46g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 2.3g Rutabagas
Calcium 16mg 43mg Rutabagas
Iron 0.37mg 0.44mg Rutabagas
Magnesium 18mg 20mg Rutabagas
Phosphorus 38mg 53mg Rutabagas
Potassium 261mg 305mg Rutabagas
Sodium 8mg 12mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.24mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.032mg Zucchini
Manganese 0.177mg 0.131mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Rutabagas
Vitamin A 200IU 2IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 17.9mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.04mg Zucchini
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.16mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.1mg Zucchini
Folate 24µg 21µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.3µg 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 0.027g Rutabagas
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.088g 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 Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.