Zucchini vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between zucchini and taro
- Zucchini is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B2, yet taro is higher in vitamin E, copper, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Taro covers your daily vitamin E needs 15% more than zucchini.
- Zucchini contains 4 times more vitamin C than taro. While zucchini contains 17.9mg of vitamin C, taro contains only 4.5mg.
- The glycemic index of zucchini is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Taro, 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 more ZincZinc | +39.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -27.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +83.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +168.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +224.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +121.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +116.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +297.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +276% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +330% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1883.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +73.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +82.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +60% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +750.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +45.5% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.083g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.38mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 4.5mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.172mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4.1g | 12% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 591mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.283mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.383mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 26.46g | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 84mg | 7% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 112kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.025mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 33mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.55mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.303mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 17.3mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 4µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 22µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 22.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 0.4g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.034mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taro is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taro is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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.