Summer squash vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Summer squash and Zucchini different?
Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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
less
Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+10.3%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 0.37
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
Equal in Potassium - 261
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Equal in Manganese - 0.177
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Contains
less
Sodium
-75%
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Zinc
+10.3%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Iron - 0.37
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 38
Equal in Potassium - 261
Equal in Copper - 0.053
Equal in Manganese - 0.177
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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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3
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Vitamin B2
+51.1%
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Vitamin B6
+33.7%
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Folate
+20.8%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Vitamin K
+43.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 200
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin C - 17.9
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
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Vitamin B2
+51.1%
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Vitamin B6
+33.7%
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Folate
+20.8%
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Vitamin B5
+31.6%
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Vitamin K
+43.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 200
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Equal in Vitamin C - 17.9
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.045
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.451
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+77.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79
Equal in Other - 0.57
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.32 g
Carbs:
3.11 g
Water:
94.79 g
Other:
0.57 g
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Fats
+77.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Carbs - 3.11
Equal in Water - 94.79
Equal in Other - 0.57
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-47.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091
Saturated Fat:
0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
0.084 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.091 g
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-47.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+45.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.091
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+66.7%
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Glucose
+42.7%
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Fructose
+45.3%
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:
0.05 g
Glucose:
1.07 g
Fructose:
1.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Sucrose
+66.7%
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Glucose
+42.7%
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Fructose
+45.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 2.25g | 2.11g | |
Protein | 1.21g | 1.21g | |
Fats | 0.18g | 0.32g | |
Carbs | 3.35g | 3.11g | |
Calories | 16kcal | 17kcal | |
Fructose | 0.95g | 1.38g | |
Sugar | 2.2g | 2.5g | |
Fiber | 1.1g | 1g | |
Calcium | 15mg | 16mg | |
Iron | 0.35mg | 0.37mg | |
Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | |
Phosphorus | 38mg | 38mg | |
Potassium | 262mg | 261mg | |
Sodium | 2mg | 8mg | |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.32mg | |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.053mg | |
Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.177mg | |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | |
Vitamin A | 200IU | 200IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 10µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 17.9mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.045mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.094mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.451mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.204mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.163mg | |
Folate | 29µg | 24µg | |
Vitamin K | 3µg | 4.3µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.01mg | |
Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.029mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.044mg | |
Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.071mg | |
Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.067mg | |
Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.018mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.043mg | |
Valine | 0.053mg | 0.054mg | |
Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.026mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.084g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.011g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.091g | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.03g | ||
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.061g |
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Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Calories diet | ||
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Zucchini is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.