Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Baby Zucchini Squash VS Baked Potato Skin

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baby Zucchini Squash	40%	13%	47%
Baked Potato Skin	8%	0%	92%

Macro Nutrients

	Baby Zucchini Squash	Baked Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.03% 29.8kcal	9.68% 281kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.58% 0.57g	0.15% 0.14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.37% 0.12g	0.12% 0.037g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.4% 0.15g	0.89% 0.014g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.53% 0.089g	0.27% 0.045g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.4% 4.4g	50.2% 65.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	2.74% 2g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	4.1% 1.56g	29.5% 11g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.86% 3.84g	11% 6.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baby Zucchini Squash	Baked Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	3.94% 35.4μg	0.16% 1.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.96% 0.06mg	14.4% 0.17mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.93% 0.051mg	11.6% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.25% 1mg	27% 4.34mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.4% 0.52mg	24.3% 1.2mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15.5% 0.2mg	67% 0.87mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	7.1% 28.3μg	7.8% 31μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	53.7% 48.3mg	21.3% 19mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0.38% 0.057mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	2% 2.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baby Zucchini Squash	Baked Potato Skin	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.98% 29.8mg	4.8% 48mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.3% 0.14mg	129% 1.16mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	14% 1.1mg	125% 9.98mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	11% 46.8mg	14.5% 61mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	12% 0.28mg	38% 0.87mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	19% 132mg	20.5% 143mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	19% 651mg	24% 812mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.77% 0.43μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.28% 4.25mg	2% 29.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	10.7% 1.18mg	6.3% 0.69mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.55% 131g	1.8% 67g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baby Zucchini Squash VS Baked Potato Skin per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Baby Zucchini Squash versus 5 oz of Baked Potato Skin to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Baby Zucchini Squash vs Baked Potato Skin:

• 5 ounces of Baby Zucchini Squash have 25 times more Vitamin A and 2.5 times more Vitamin C than Baked Potato Skin.
• While 5 oz of Baked Potato Skin contain 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 2.9 times more Vitamin B2, 4.3 times more Vitamin B3, 2.3 times more Vitamin B5 and 4.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Baby Zucchini Squash.
• Both Baby Zucchini Squash and Baked Potato Skin provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Baked Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Baby Zucchini Squash as well as Baked Potato Skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Baby Zucchini Squash vs Baked Potato Skin:

• 5 ounces of Baby Zucchini Squash have 1.7 times more Zinc and 2 times more Water than Baked Potato Skin.
• While 5 oz of Baked Potato Skin contain 1.6 times more Calcium, 8.4 times more Copper, 8.9 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium and 3.1 times more Manganese than Raw Baby Zucchini Squash.
• Both Baby Zucchini Squash and Baked Potato Skin contain similar levels of Phosphorus and Potassium per five ounces.
• Both Raw Baby Zucchini Squash as well as Baked Potato Skin lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Baby Zucchini Squash have 10.6 times more Omega 3 than Baked Potato Skin.
• While 5 oz of Baked Potato Skin contain 9.4 times more Energy, 14.8 times more Carbohydrate, 7.2 times more Fiber and 1.6 times more Protein than Raw Baby Zucchini Squash.
• 5 ounces of Baby Zucchini Squash provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• 5 ounces of Baked Potato Skin provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Raw Baby Zucchini Squash as well as Baked Potato Skin provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.