Kale vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Kale and Summer squash
- Kale has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Manganese, Iron, and Calcium, however, Summer squash is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
- Kale covers your daily Vitamin K needs 678% more than Summer squash.
- Summer squash contains 68 times less Vitamin A RAE than Kale. Kale contains 681µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Summer squash contains 10µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Kale, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
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Calcium
+380%
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Iron
+157.1%
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Copper
+205.9%
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Manganese
+137.7%
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Selenium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+35.7%
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Potassium
+14.9%
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Sodium
-91.3%
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Zinc
+20.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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Calcium
+380%
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Iron
+157.1%
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Copper
+205.9%
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Manganese
+137.7%
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Selenium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+35.7%
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Potassium
+14.9%
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Sodium
-91.3%
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Zinc
+20.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 17
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.
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Vitamin A
+6710.5%
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Vitamin E
+608.3%
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Vitamin C
+141.2%
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Vitamin B1
+10.4%
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Vitamin K
+27133.3%
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Vitamin B2
+102.9%
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Vitamin B5
+216.3%
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Vitamin B6
+58%
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Folate
+123.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.487
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Vitamin A
+6710.5%
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Vitamin E
+608.3%
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Vitamin C
+141.2%
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Vitamin B1
+10.4%
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Vitamin K
+27133.3%
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Vitamin B2
+102.9%
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Vitamin B5
+216.3%
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Vitamin B6
+58%
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Folate
+123.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.048
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.487
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+57%
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Fats
+122.2%
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Carbs
+68.1%
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Other
+40.3%
Equal in Water - 94.64
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
5.63 g
Water:
91.2 g
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0.87 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
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Protein
+57%
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Fats
+122.2%
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Carbs
+68.1%
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+40.3%
Equal in Water - 94.64
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116.9%
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Saturated Fat
-15.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.193 g
Saturated Fat:
0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.089 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+87.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+116.9%
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Saturated Fat
-15.4%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 3.63g | 2.25g | |
Protein | 1.9g | 1.21g | |
Fats | 0.4g | 0.18g | |
Carbs | 5.63g | 3.35g | |
Calories | 28kcal | 16kcal | |
Fructose | 0.95g | ||
Sugar | 1.25g | 2.2g | |
Fiber | 2g | 1.1g | |
Calcium | 72mg | 15mg | |
Iron | 0.9mg | 0.35mg | |
Magnesium | 18mg | 17mg | |
Phosphorus | 28mg | 38mg | |
Potassium | 228mg | 262mg | |
Sodium | 23mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.29mg | |
Copper | 0.156mg | 0.051mg | |
Manganese | 0.416mg | 0.175mg | |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 13621IU | 200IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 681µg | 10µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 0.12mg | |
Vitamin C | 41mg | 17mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.053mg | 0.048mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.142mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.487mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.049mg | 0.155mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.218mg | |
Folate | 13µg | 29µg | |
Vitamin K | 817µg | 3µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.011mg | |
Threonine | 0.085mg | 0.028mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.114mg | 0.042mg | |
Leucine | 0.133mg | 0.069mg | |
Lysine | 0.114mg | 0.065mg | |
Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.017mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 0.041mg | |
Valine | 0.104mg | 0.053mg | |
Histidine | 0.04mg | 0.025mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.052g | 0.044g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0.016g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.193g | 0.089g |
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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
258%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kale is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.95g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kale is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kale is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.