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.
| 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.
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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?
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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%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 564mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $0.4)