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Zucchini vs. Tart — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Zucchini and Tart?

  • Zucchini is richer in Vitamin C, while Tart is higher in Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tart's daily need coverage for Iron is 38% higher.
  • Tart has 5 times less Vitamin C than Zucchini. Zucchini has 17.9mg of Vitamin C, while Tart has 3.8mg.
  • Zucchini is lower in Sodium.

We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
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Tart
Contains more Potassium +295.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +824.3%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +6350%
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 14% 129% 32% 40% 6% 48% 8% 25% 0% 71%
Contains more Potassium +295.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Contains more Zinc +14.3%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +824.3%
Contains more Magnesium +144.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Copper +37.7%
Contains more Selenium +6350%

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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Tart
Contains more Vitamin C +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.1%
Contains more Folate +316.7%
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 57% 11% 0% 13% 72% 127% 72% 0% 88% 75% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +371.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +742.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +133.1%
Contains more Folate +316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tart
Contains more Water +687.3%
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +1771.9%
Contains more Carbs +2369.5%
Contains more Other +107%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Water +687.3%
Contains more Protein +229.8%
Contains more Fats +1771.9%
Contains more Carbs +2369.5%
Contains more Other +107%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Tart
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30245.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +864.8%
45% 6% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
25% 60% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.393 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.878 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30245.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +864.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini Tart
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini Tart Opinion
Net carbs 2.11g 75.3g Tart
Protein 1.21g 3.99g Tart
Fats 0.32g 5.99g Tart
Carbs 3.11g 76.8g Tart
Calories 17kcal 372kcal Tart
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g 4.87g Zucchini
Fiber 1g 1.5g Tart
Calcium 16mg 44mg Tart
Iron 0.37mg 3.42mg Tart
Magnesium 18mg 44mg Tart
Phosphorus 38mg 93mg Tart
Potassium 261mg 66mg Zucchini
Sodium 8mg 361mg Zucchini
Zinc 0.32mg 0.28mg Zucchini
Copper 0.053mg 0.073mg Tart
Manganese 0.177mg Zucchini
Selenium 0.2µg 12.9µg Tart
Vitamin A 200IU 950IU Tart
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 285µg Tart
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.53mg Tart
Vitamin C 17.9mg 3.8mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.285mg Tart
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.549mg Tart
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 3.8mg Tart
Vitamin B5 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.38mg Tart
Folate 24µg 100µg Tart
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.4µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g 1.393g Zucchini
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 3.338g Tart
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.878g Tart
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini Tart
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
43%
Tart
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
37%
Tart

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 353mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.309g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Tart
Tart is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart 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. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/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.