Baked beans vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between baked beans and summer squash?
- Baked beans are richer in iron, fiber, copper, phosphorus, selenium, and vitamin B1, yet summer squash is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Baked beans' daily need coverage for iron is 21% higher.
- Baked beans have 211 times more sodium than summer squash. Baked beans have 422mg of sodium, while summer squash has 2mg.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index than baked beans.
We used Beans, baked, home prepared and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +152.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +306.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +36.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +468.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +211.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +151.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +186.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2750% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
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 | +183.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +65.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1445.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +189.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +357.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2761.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +545.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +304.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13231.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +731.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -97.7% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.99mg | 0.35mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 17mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 422mg | 2mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 1.1g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.159mg | 0.051mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.09mg | 0.218mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.2µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 109mg | 38mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.948g | 0.044g | 9% |
| Protein | 5.54g | 1.21g | 9% |
| Fats | 5.15g | 0.18g | 8% |
| Calories | 155kcal | 16kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.049mg | 0.142mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.136mg | 0.048mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 21.63g | 3.35g | 6% |
| Magnesium | 43mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.133g | 0.016g | 5% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Folate | 48µg | 29µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.73mg | 0.29mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.74g | 0.089g | 4% |
| Potassium | 358mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.255mg | 0.175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.13g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.408mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.067mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.228mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.242mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.428mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.379mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.287mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.282mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.153mg | 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
9%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals