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Zucchini vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Zucchini and Sun-dried tomato

  • Zucchini has less Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Manganese than Sun-dried tomato.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 93% more than Zucchini.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained.

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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 -97%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +624.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.8%
Contains more Potassium +499.6%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.3%
Contains more Selenium +1400%
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +624.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +265.8%
Contains more Potassium +499.6%
Contains more Zinc +143.8%
Contains more Copper +792.5%
Contains more Manganese +163.3%
Contains more Selenium +1400%

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 +543%
Contains more Vitamin C +468.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Equal in Folate - 23
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +543%
Contains more Vitamin C +468.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +704.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +95.7%
Equal in Folate - 23

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +76.1%
Contains more Protein +318.2%
Contains more Fats +4300%
Contains more Carbs +650.2%
Contains more Other +549.1%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more Water +76.1%
Contains more Protein +318.2%
Contains more Fats +4300%
Contains more Carbs +650.2%
Contains more Other +549.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2163.7%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78654.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2163.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini Sun-dried tomato
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 ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 1.21g 5.06g Sun-dried tomato
Fats 0.32g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 3.11g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 17kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 1g 5.8g Sun-dried tomato
Calcium 16mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 0.37mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 18mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 38mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 261mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 8mg 266mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.78mg Sun-dried tomato
Copper 0.053mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.177mg 0.466mg Sun-dried tomato
Selenium 0.2µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 200IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 17.9mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 24µg 23µg Zucchini
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.037mg Sun-dried tomato
Threonine 0.029mg 0.128mg Sun-dried tomato
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.121mg Sun-dried tomato
Leucine 0.071mg 0.185mg Sun-dried tomato
Lysine 0.067mg 0.186mg Sun-dried tomato
Methionine 0.018mg 0.044mg Sun-dried tomato
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.131mg Sun-dried tomato
Valine 0.054mg 0.13mg Sun-dried tomato
Histidine 0.026mg 0.077mg Sun-dried tomato
Saturated Fat 0.084g 1.893g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
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 Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 258mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.809g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.