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Pickled cucumber vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pickled cucumber and Summer squash

  • Pickled cucumber has more Vitamin K, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Potassium, and Folate.
  • Pickled cucumber's daily need coverage for Sodium is 52% more.
  • Pickled cucumber contains 16 times more Vitamin K than Summer squash. Pickled cucumber contains 47µg of Vitamin K, while Summer squash contains 3µg.
  • Summer squash contains less Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pickles, cucumber, sour 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.
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +1039.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Manganese +1490.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +171.4%
Contains more Potassium +1039.1%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Manganese +1490.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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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Contains more Vitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2322.2%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 200
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin K +1466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1320%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +307.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2322.2%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Equal in Vitamin A - 200

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +404.8%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.64
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Other +404.8%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.089
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.089

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pickled cucumber Summer squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pickled cucumber Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 1.06g 2.25g Summer squash
Protein 0.33g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.2g 0.18g Pickled cucumber
Carbs 2.26g 3.35g Summer squash
Calories 11kcal 16kcal Summer squash
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 1.06g 2.2g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 1.2g 1.1g Pickled cucumber
Calcium 0mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.4mg 0.35mg Pickled cucumber
Magnesium 4mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 14mg 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 23mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 1208mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.02mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.085mg 0.051mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.011mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 191IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 10µg
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 1mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.038mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 1µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 47µg 3µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.009mg 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.01mg 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.014mg 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.014mg 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.003mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.009mg 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.011mg 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.005mg 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.052g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.081g 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pickled cucumber Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
12%
Pickled cucumber
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Pickled cucumber
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1206mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/nutrients
  2. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.