Summer squash vs. Bell pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Summer squash and Bell pepper
- Summer squash has more Vitamin B2, however, Bell pepper has more Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Bell pepper is 70% higher.
- Bell pepper has 5 times less Vitamin B2 than Summer squash. Summer squash has 0.142mg of Vitamin B2, while Bell pepper has 0.028mg.
Food types used in this article are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Peppers, sweet, green, 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
+50%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+90%
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Potassium
+49.7%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+123.1%
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Manganese
+43.4%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Copper
+29.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.34
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Calcium
+50%
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Magnesium
+70%
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Phosphorus
+90%
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Potassium
+49.7%
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Sodium
-33.3%
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Zinc
+123.1%
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Manganese
+43.4%
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Selenium
+∞%
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Copper
+29.4%
Equal in Iron - 0.34
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 B2
+407.1%
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Vitamin B5
+56.6%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin A
+85%
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Vitamin E
+208.3%
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Vitamin C
+372.9%
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Vitamin B1
+18.8%
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Vitamin K
+146.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224
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Vitamin B2
+407.1%
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Vitamin B5
+56.6%
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Folate
+190%
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Vitamin A
+85%
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Vitamin E
+208.3%
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Vitamin C
+372.9%
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Vitamin B1
+18.8%
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Vitamin K
+146.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.48
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.224
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+40.7%
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Other
+40.9%
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Carbs
+38.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 93.89
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
0.86 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
4.64 g
Water:
93.89 g
Other:
0.44 g
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Protein
+40.7%
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+40.9%
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Carbs
+38.5%
Equal in Fats - 0.17
Equal in Water - 93.89
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-24.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.062 g
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Saturated Fat
-24.1%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+100%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+43.5%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+266.7%
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Glucose
+54.7%
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Fructose
+17.9%
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
1.16 g
Fructose:
1.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+266.7%
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Glucose
+54.7%
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Fructose
+17.9%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 2.25g | 2.94g | |
Protein | 1.21g | 0.86g | |
Fats | 0.18g | 0.17g | |
Carbs | 3.35g | 4.64g | |
Calories | 16kcal | 20kcal | |
Fructose | 0.95g | 1.12g | |
Sugar | 2.2g | 2.4g | |
Fiber | 1.1g | 1.7g | |
Calcium | 15mg | 10mg | |
Iron | 0.35mg | 0.34mg | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 10mg | |
Phosphorus | 38mg | 20mg | |
Potassium | 262mg | 175mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 3mg | |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.13mg | |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.066mg | |
Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.122mg | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin A | 200IU | 370IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 18µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.37mg | |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 80.4mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.057mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.028mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.48mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.099mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.224mg | |
Folate | 29µg | 10µg | |
Vitamin K | 3µg | 7.4µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.012mg | |
Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.036mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.024mg | |
Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.036mg | |
Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.039mg | |
Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.007mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.092mg | |
Valine | 0.053mg | 0.036mg | |
Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.01mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.058g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.008g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.062g |
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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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash 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 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.