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Zucchini vs Broccoli
CALORIC DENSITY
Zucchini, squash, baby, raw
Broccoli, raw
0.21
0.34
11953
11090

First, let's take a look at the macros. Each of these are listed in grams and as usual, normalized to 200 calories for easy comparison, so we're always comparing apples to apples.

*All our data comes from the USDA Nutrient Database.
Zucchini
Broccoli
Protein = 26g
Protein = 17g
Carbohydrates = 30g
Carbohydrates = 39g
Fat = 4g
Fat = 2g
Fiber = 10g
Fiber = 15g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Monounsaturated = 0g
Polyunsaturated = 2g
Polyunsaturated = 0g
Saturated Fat = 1g
Saturated Fat = 0g
Nutrient zucchini broccoli
Protein 26g 17g
Carbohydrate 30g 39g
Fiber 10g 15g
Fat 4g 2g
Monounsat. Fat 0g 2g
Polyunsat. Fat 2g 0g
Saturated Fat 1g 0g
Note: the chart below maxes out at 20, so you can see better.

Next, let's take a look at the Vitamin density. These values are shown in units of percent of recommended daily intake. And since we're showing 200 calories worth, this means anything above 10% is good.

Choline = 0%
Choline = 26%
Vitamin A = 38%
Vitamin A = 29%
Vitamin C = 433%
Vitamin C = 700%
Vitamin E = 0%
Vitamin E = 38%
Vitamin K = 0%
Vitamin K = 747%
Nutrientzucchinibroccoli
Choline0%26%
Vitamin A38%29%
Vitamin C433%700%
Vitamin E0%38%
Vitamin K0%747%

Zucchini have significantly more Vitamins A than broccoli. Broccoli have significantly more Vitamins E, C, K than zucchini. Zucchini are a good source of Vitamin A, Riboflavin. Zucchini are a great source of Thiamin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Magnesium, Zinc, Calcium. Zucchini are an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Phosphorus, Iron. Broccoli are a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Niacin, Magnesium, Zinc. Broccoli are a great source of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron. Broccoli are an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C.

broccoli

And here we see the B-vitamins: B1 (Thiamin), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine)

Vitamin B1 = 40%
Vitamin B1 = 42%
Vitamin B2 = 31%
Vitamin B2 = 63%
Vitamin B3 = 56%
Vitamin B3 = 31%
Vitamin B5 = 70%
Vitamin B5 = 67%
Vitamin B6 = 123%
Vitamin B6 = 94%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Vitamin B12 = 0%
Nutrientzucchinibroccoli
Vitamin B140%42%
Vitamin B231%63%
Vitamin B356%31%
Vitamin B570%67%
Vitamin B6123%94%
Vitamin B120%0%

Now, lets look at mineral density. Here we have a lot of important electrolytes and minerals. Once again, units are in percent of RDI, thus for this 200 calorie serving anything above 10% would considered high.

Sodium = 2%
Sodium = 13%
Potassium = 125%
Potassium = 53%
Calcium = 40%
Calcium = 55%
Magnesium = 90%
Magnesium = 35%
Phosphorus = 153%
Phosphorus = 67%
Iron = 125%
Iron = 72%
Manganese = 81%
Manganese = 54%
Selenium = 6%
Selenium = 33%
Copper = 92%
Copper = 29%
Zinc = 84%
Zinc = 26%
Nutrientzucchinibroccoli
Sodium2%13%
Potasium125%53%
Calcium40%55%
Magnesium90%35%
Phosphorus153%67%
Iron125%72%
Manganese81%54%
Selenium6%33%
Copper92%29%
Zinc84%26%

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