Arrowroot vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are arrowroot and summer squash different?
- Arrowroot is richer in folate, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, copper, vitamin B3, and potassium, while summer squash is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B2.
- Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 77% more than summer squash.
- Arrowroot contains 6 times more iron than summer squash. Arrowroot contains 2.22mg of iron, while summer squash contains 0.35mg.
- Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than summer squash (13).
Arrowroot, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +47.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +534.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +137.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +117.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +150% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +247.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +22% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1065.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +794.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.24 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.39 g
Water:
80.75 g
Other:
1.42 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +250.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +299.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +129% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.2% |
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Fats
~0.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -11.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +300% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 338µg | 29µg | 77% |
| Iron | 2.22mg | 0.35mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 17mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 98mg | 38mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.048mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.693mg | 0.487mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.121mg | 0.051mg | 8% |
| Protein | 4.24g | 1.21g | 6% |
| Potassium | 454mg | 262mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.266mg | 0.218mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 13.39g | 3.35g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.292mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.63mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Calories | 65kcal | 16kcal | 2% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 1.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Manganese | 0.174mg | 0.175mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
32%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.