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Zucchini vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between zucchini and zucchini

    Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
    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 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
    ~equal in Magnesium ~18mg
    ~equal in Calcium ~16mg
    ~equal in Potassium ~261mg
    ~equal in Iron ~0.37mg
    ~equal in Copper ~0.053mg
    ~equal in Zinc ~0.32mg
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~38mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~8mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.177mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0.2µg

    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% 12% 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 60% 12% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~17.9mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~200IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0.12mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.045mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.094mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.451mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.204mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.163mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~4.3µg
    ~equal in Folate ~24µg
    ~equal in Choline ~9.5mg

    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
    3% 95%
    Protein: 1.21 g
    Fats: 0.32 g
    Carbs: 3.11 g
    Water: 94.79 g
    Other: 0.57 g
    ~equal in Protein ~1.21g
    ~equal in Fats ~0.32g
    ~equal in Carbs ~3.11g
    ~equal in Water ~94.79g
    ~equal in Other ~0.57g

    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
    45% 6% 49%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
    Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
    ~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.084g
    ~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.011g
    ~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.091g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    2% 43% 55%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.05 g
    Glucose: 1.07 g
    Fructose: 1.38 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    2% 43% 55%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.05 g
    Glucose: 1.07 g
    Fructose: 1.38 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Sucrose ~0.05g
    ~equal in Glucose ~1.07g
    ~equal in Fructose ~1.38g
    ~equal in Lactose ~0g
    ~equal in Maltose ~0g
    ~equal in 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.
    Zucchini Zucchini
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Zucchini Zucchini Opinion
    Calories 17kcal 17kcal
    Protein 1.21g 1.21g
    Fats 0.32g 0.32g
    Vitamin C 17.9mg 17.9mg
    Net carbs 2.11g 2.11g
    Carbs 3.11g 3.11g
    Magnesium 18mg 18mg
    Calcium 16mg 16mg
    Potassium 261mg 261mg
    Iron 0.37mg 0.37mg
    Sugar 2.5g 2.5g
    Fiber 1g 1g
    Copper 0.053mg 0.053mg
    Zinc 0.32mg 0.32mg
    Phosphorus 38mg 38mg
    Sodium 8mg 8mg
    Vitamin A 200IU 200IU
    Vitamin A 10µg 10µg
    Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.12mg
    Manganese 0.177mg 0.177mg
    Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
    Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.045mg
    Vitamin B2 0.094mg 0.094mg
    Vitamin B3 0.451mg 0.451mg
    Vitamin B5 0.204mg 0.204mg
    Vitamin B6 0.163mg 0.163mg
    Vitamin K 4.3µg 4.3µg
    Folate 24µg 24µg
    Choline 9.5mg 9.5mg
    Saturated Fat 0.084g 0.084g
    Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.011g
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.091g
    Tryptophan 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Threonine 0.029mg 0.029mg
    Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.044mg
    Leucine 0.071mg 0.071mg
    Lysine 0.067mg 0.067mg
    Methionine 0.018mg 0.018mg
    Phenylalanine 0.043mg 0.043mg
    Valine 0.054mg 0.054mg
    Histidine 0.026mg 0.026mg
    Fructose 1.38g 1.38g
    Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g 0.061g
    Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g 0.03g

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Zucchini Zucchini
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
    15%
    Zucchini
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    12%
    Zucchini
    12%
    Zucchini

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.5 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (8 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.084 g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (15)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.4)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
    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.

    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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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