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Zucchini vs. White chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between zucchini and white chocolate

  • Zucchini is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and manganese, yet white chocolate is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for white chocolate is 97% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 36 times more vitamin C than white chocolate. Zucchini contains 17.9mg of vitamin C, while white chocolate contains 0.5mg.
  • Zucchini contains less saturated fat.
  • Zucchini has a lower glycemic index than white chocolate.

Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Candies, white chocolate.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 60% 25% 9% 20% 20% 75% 12% 1% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more IronIron +54.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1143.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +363.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2150%
~equal in Potassium ~286mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.7% 3% 19% 0% 16% 65% 14% 36% 13% 70% 23% 5.3% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3480%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +111.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +210.5%
~equal in Vitamin A ~9µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
6% 32% 59%
Protein: 5.87 g
Fats: 32.09 g
Carbs: 59.24 g
Water: 1.3 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +7191.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +385.1%
Contains more FatsFats +9928.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1804.8%
Contains more OtherOther +163.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.412 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.097 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.013 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +82600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1013.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Zucchini White chocolate
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Zucchini White chocolate DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.084g 19.412g 88%
Fats 0.32g 32.09g 49%
Calories 17kcal 539kcal 26%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 9.097g 23%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Phosphorus 38mg 176mg 20%
Vitamin C 17.9mg 0.5mg 19%
Carbs 3.11g 59.24g 19%
Calcium 16mg 199mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.282mg 14%
Protein 1.21g 5.87g 9%
Selenium 0.2µg 4.5µg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.056mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.608mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 21mg 7%
Manganese 0.177mg 0.008mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 1.013g 6%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.96mg 6%
Vitamin K 4.3µg 9.1µg 4%
Zinc 0.32mg 0.74mg 4%
Sodium 8mg 90mg 4%
Choline 9.5mg 29.5mg 4%
Folate 24µg 7µg 4%
Fiber 1g 0.2g 3%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Iron 0.37mg 0.24mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.745mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.063mg 2%
Magnesium 18mg 12mg 1%
Copper 0.053mg 0.06mg 1%
Potassium 261mg 286mg 1%
Net carbs 2.11g 59.04g N/A
Sugar 2.5g 59g N/A
Vitamin A 10µg 9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.026mg 0%
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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Zucchini White chocolate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
15%
Zucchini
22%
White chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Zucchini
26%
White chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.328g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White chocolate
White chocolate is relatively richer in vitamins

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. White chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167571/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.