Tomato vs Zucchini – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing tomato to zucchini, we picked the zucchini.

Why?

We’re calling this one for zucchini by the numbers, but tomatoes offer an important weapon in their arsenal that’s not to be overlooked.

In terms of macros, these two “vegetables that are technically fruits but people only mention it about tomatoes” are almost identical, with any difference being within margins of variation from one plant to another, thus, a tie here.

In the category of vitamins, tomato has more of vitamins A, B3, E, and K, while zucchini has more of vitamins B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and choline, winning this round.

Looking at minerals, tomato has more copper, while zucchini has more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, winning easily.

When it comes to other considerations, tomatoes have more polyphenols in total, and also lycopene, which is not a polyphenol but is a very potent carotenoid with many properties comparable to those of polyphenols, and for the most part more strongly so. Thus, a win for tomatoes in this round.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for zucchini by the numbers, but as we say, lycopene’s not to be overlooked, so by all means do enjoy either or both (they go great together, after all); diversity is good!

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Enjoy!