Zucchini vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between zucchini and watermelon
- Zucchini has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B2, and folate; however, watermelon is higher in vitamin A.
- Zucchini covers your daily need for vitamin C, 11% more than watermelon.
- Zucchini has 8 times more folate than watermelon. While zucchini has 24µg of folate, watermelon has only 3µg.
- The glycemic index of watermelon is higher.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Watermelon, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +220% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +245.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +365.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +121% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +36.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +347.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +153.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +262.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +4200% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +131.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +180% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
0.61 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
7.55 g
Water:
91.45 g
Other:
0.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +98.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +113.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +137.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.8% |
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Water
~91.45g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.091 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -81% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +236.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
1.21 g
Glucose:
1.58 g
Fructose:
3.36 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.06 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2320% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +47.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +143.5% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17.9mg | 8.1mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.094mg | 0.021mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.177mg | 0.038mg | 6% |
| Folate | 24µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 0.1µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.451mg | 0.178mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 28µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.32mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.37mg | 0.24mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 10mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.38g | 3.36g | 2% |
| Choline | 9.5mg | 4.1mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.61g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.045mg | 0.033mg | 1% |
| Calories | 17kcal | 30kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.053mg | 0.042mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.11g | 7.55g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.11g | 7.15g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | 6.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 8mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.204mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.084g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.091g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.029mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.071mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.054mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.026mg | 0.006mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g | 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
15%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Watermelon is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)