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Summer squash vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer squash and Arrowroot different?

  • Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, while Arrowroot is higher in Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Potassium.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need of Folate 77% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Arrowroot. Summer squash contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Arrowroot contains 1.9mg.

Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Arrowroot, raw types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Iron +534.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +117.2%
Contains more Copper +137.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Iron +534.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +73.3%
Contains more Zinc +117.2%
Contains more Copper +137.3%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Manganese - 0.174

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 A +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Folate +1065.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +952.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +197.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +247.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Folate +1065.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Protein +250.4%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +299.7%
Contains more Other +129%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Protein +250.4%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +299.7%
Contains more Other +129%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.092

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Arrowroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 12.09g Arrowroot
Protein 1.21g 4.24g Arrowroot
Fats 0.18g 0.2g Arrowroot
Carbs 3.35g 13.39g Arrowroot
Calories 16kcal 65kcal Arrowroot
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.1g 1.3g Arrowroot
Calcium 15mg 6mg Summer squash
Iron 0.35mg 2.22mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 38mg 98mg Arrowroot
Potassium 262mg 454mg Arrowroot
Sodium 2mg 26mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.63mg Arrowroot
Copper 0.051mg 0.121mg Arrowroot
Manganese 0.175mg 0.174mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 200IU 19IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 1µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 1.9mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.143mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.059mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 1.693mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.292mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.266mg Arrowroot
Folate 29µg 338µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.039g Arrowroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.004g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.092g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Arrowroot
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
18%
Summer squash
35%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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.

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.