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Zucchini vs. Sugar substitute — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between zucchini and sugar substitute?

  • Zucchini is richer in vitamin B6, manganese, potassium, vitamin B2, and copper, while sugar substitute is higher in calcium.
  • Sugar substitute's daily need coverage for calcium is 86% higher.
  • Sugar substitute has 11 times less vitamin B6 than zucchini. Zucchini has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while sugar substitute has 0.015mg.
  • Zucchini is lower in sodium.
  • Sugar substitute has a higher glycemic index (40) than zucchini (15).

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown types in this comparison.

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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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +569.2%
Contains more IronIron +131.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +657.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +375%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +704.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5393.8%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~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
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +937.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +70.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2625.7%
Contains more OtherOther +607%

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
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Glucose ~1.09g
~equal in Lactose ~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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Sugar substitute DV% diff.
Calcium 16mg 879mg 86%
Carbs 3.11g 84.77g 27%
Sodium 8mg 572mg 25%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 20%
Calories 17kcal 347kcal 17%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.015mg 11%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.022mg 7%
Potassium 261mg 39mg 7%
Folate 24µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.015mg 6%
Copper 0.053mg 0.007mg 5%
Phosphorus 38mg 8mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 6mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.015mg 3%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.04mg 3%
Iron 0.37mg 0.16mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 3%
Fiber 1g 0.6g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.08mg 2%
Protein 1.21g 2.06g 2%
Choline 9.5mg 2%
Fructose 1.38g 0g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin A 10µg 1%
Starch 0g 3.52g 1%
Fats 0.32g 0g 0%
Net carbs 2.11g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 4.03g N/A
Selenium 0.2µg 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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.