Balsamic vinegar vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between balsamic vinegar and summer squash
- The amount of vitamin C in summer squash is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
- Summer squash covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Summer squash has 7 times less sugar than balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar has 14.95g of sugar, while summer squash has 2.2g.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Vinegar, balsamic and Squash, summer, all varieties, 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
Contains more IronIron | +105.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +96.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +262.5% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +408.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +872.6% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.9% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +909.3% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +676.8% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 17mg | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 17% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 11% | |
Fructose | 7.38g | 0.95g | 8% |
Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
Iron | 0.72mg | 0.35mg | 5% |
Carbs | 17.03g | 3.35g | 5% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
Calories | 88kcal | 16kcal | 4% |
Potassium | 112mg | 262mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 3% | |
Phosphorus | 19mg | 38mg | 3% |
Copper | 0.026mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
Zinc | 0.08mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.175mg | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
Calcium | 27mg | 15mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 12mg | 17mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
Protein | 0.49g | 1.21g | 1% |
Sodium | 23mg | 2mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
Fats | 0g | 0.18g | 0% |
Net carbs | 17.03g | 2.25g | N/A |
Sugar | 14.95g | 2.2g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
Saturated fat | 0g | 0.044g | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 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% |
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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
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16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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12%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?

Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)