Zucchini vs. Vegetable — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Zucchini and Vegetable
- Zucchini has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Vegetable has more Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Fiber, Manganese, and Iron.
- Vegetable's daily need coverage for Vitamin A is 23% higher.
- Vegetable contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Zucchini. Zucchini contains 17.9mg of Vitamin C, while Vegetable contains 3.2mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Vegetables, mixed, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +22.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +121.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +114.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
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 | +459.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2038.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +88.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +446.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +153.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +136.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +320.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.1% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.01g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 17kcal | 65kcal |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 2.86g |
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| Fats | 0.32g | 0.15g |
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 3.2mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.11g | 8.69g |
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| Carbs | 3.11g | 13.09g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 22mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 25mg |
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| Potassium | 261mg | 169mg |
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| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.82mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 3.12g |
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| Fiber | 1g | 4.4g |
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| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.083mg |
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| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 51mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 35mg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4277IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 214µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.38mg |
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.379mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.071mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.12mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.851mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.151mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.074mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 23.5µg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 19µg |
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| Choline | 9.5mg | 24.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.084g | 0.031g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.029mg |
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| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.115mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.139mg |
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| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.19mg |
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| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.17mg |
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| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.034mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.12mg |
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| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.149mg |
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| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.073mg |
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| Fructose | 1.38g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g |
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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%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Vegetable is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Vegetable 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.