Artichoke vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are artichoke and summer squash different?
- Artichoke is richer in copper, fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamin K, folate, and phosphorus, while summer squash is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin B2.
- Artichoke covers your daily need for copper, 20% more than summer squash.
- Artichoke contains 5 times more vitamin K than summer squash. Artichoke contains 14.8µg of vitamin K, while summer squash contains 3µg.
- Artichoke has a higher glycemic index (32) than summer squash (13).
Artichokes, (globe or french), 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 | +252.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +193.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +265.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +136.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +114.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +393.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +134.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +413.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +45.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +115.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +87.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.27 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
10.51 g
Water:
84.94 g
Other:
1.13 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +170.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 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 | -18.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +39.1% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.231mg | 0.051mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 1.1g | 17% |
| Iron | 1.28mg | 0.35mg | 12% |
| Folate | 68µg | 29µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 14.8µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.116mg | 0.218mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 90mg | 38mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11.7mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Choline | 34.4mg | 6.7mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 2mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.256mg | 0.175mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.338mg | 0.155mg | 4% |
| Protein | 3.27g | 1.21g | 4% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.046mg | 0.487mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 16kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.072mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 10.51g | 3.35g | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.11g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.064g | 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
19%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
31%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 92mg)
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 - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Artichoke is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Artichoke is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Artichoke 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.