Zucchini vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between zucchini and wakame?
- Zucchini is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, while wakame is higher in manganese, folate, copper, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Wakame's daily need coverage for manganese is 53% higher.
- Wakame has 82 times less vitamin B6 than zucchini. Zucchini has 0.163mg of vitamin B6, while wakame has 0.002mg.
- Zucchini is lower in sodium.
We used Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw 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 PotassiumPotassium | +422% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +494.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +837.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +489.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +435.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +691% |
| 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 | +496.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +8050% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +241.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +23.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +716.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1163.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +427.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +139.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.177mg | 1.4mg | 53% |
| Folate | 24µg | 196µg | 43% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 872mg | 38% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.284mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 2.18mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 107mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 150mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.002mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.23mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.697mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 1.6mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 80mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 50mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1mg | 6% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 3.03g | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 9.14g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.5g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 13.9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 5.3µg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.218g | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 45kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.06mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 18µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 8.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 0.65g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.087mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.209mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.186g | N/A |
| 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%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
65%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 864mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wakame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Wakame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)