Zucchini vs. Shallot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between zucchini and shallot
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B2, yet shallot is richer in vitamin B6, iron, fiber, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for shallot is 14% higher.
- Zucchini contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than shallot. Zucchini contains 0.094mg of vitamin B2, while shallot contains 0.02mg.
- Zucchini contains less sugar.
- Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than shallot.
Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Shallots, 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 less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +131.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28% |
Contains more IronIron | +224.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +66% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +25% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +65% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +123.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +125.5% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +437.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +111.7% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +41.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +18.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.345mg | 14% |
Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 8mg | 11% |
Iron | 0.37mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
Fiber | 1g | 3.2g | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.02mg | 6% |
Carbs | 3.11g | 16.8g | 5% |
Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.292mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.053mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
Folate | 24µg | 34µg | 3% |
Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.8µg | 3% |
Protein | 1.21g | 2.5g | 3% |
Phosphorus | 38mg | 60mg | 3% |
Calories | 17kcal | 72kcal | 3% |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
Potassium | 261mg | 334mg | 2% |
Calcium | 16mg | 37mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.2mg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.32g | 0.1g | 0% |
Net carbs | 2.11g | 13.6g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.5g | 7.87g | N/A |
Sodium | 8mg | 12mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.017g | 0% |
Choline | 9.5mg | 11.3mg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.014g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.039g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.098mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.149mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.054mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +220% |
Contains more WaterWater | +18.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +440.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +40.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +133.3% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27.3% |