Zucchini vs. Turmeric — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between zucchini and turmeric
- Zucchini has more vitamin C; however, turmeric is richer in manganese, iron, copper, fiber, potassium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin E.
- Turmeric covers your daily manganese needs 853% more than zucchini.
- Turmeric has 26 times less vitamin C than zucchini. Zucchini has 17.9mg of vitamin C, while turmeric has 0.7mg.
- Zucchini has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of zucchini is 15, while the glycemic index of turmeric is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Spices, turmeric, ground.
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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 SodiumSodium | -70.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1055.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +950% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +696.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14764.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2352.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1306.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +686.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11086.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3000% |
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 | +2457.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +3591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +59.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +165.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +211.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +417.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +637.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +700% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +915.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2058.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1142.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3981.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +730.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +181.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +206.7% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4660% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 19.8mg | 853% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 55mg | 683% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 1.3mg | 139% |
| Fiber | 1g | 22.7g | 87% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 2080mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 208mg | 45% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 4.5mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 299mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 4.43mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 67.14g | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 0.7mg | 19% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 9.68g | 17% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 312kcal | 15% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 168mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 6.2µg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 1.838g | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 13.4µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.542mg | 7% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 49.2mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.35mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 3.25g | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.756g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.15mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 0.45g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.449g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 44.44g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.21g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.33mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.81mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.38mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.53mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.66mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0g | 0.081g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A |
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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
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.754g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turmeric is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Turmeric 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.