Broccoli vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Broccoli and Winter squash
- Broccoli has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Phosphorus, however, Winter squash has more Vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 88% higher.
- Winter squash has 23 times less Vitamin K than Broccoli. Broccoli has 101.6µg of Vitamin K, while Winter squash has 4.4µg.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt.
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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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
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 | +829.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2209.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +738.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
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Fats
~0.35g
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Water
~89.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -45.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +286.8% |
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 Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 34kcal | 37kcal |
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| Protein | 2.82g | 0.89g |
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| Fats | 0.37g | 0.35g |
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| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 9.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 4.04g | 6.05g |
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| Carbs | 6.64g | 8.85g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 13mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 22mg |
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| Potassium | 316mg | 241mg |
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| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.44mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 3.3g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.082mg |
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| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.22mg |
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| Phosphorus | 66mg | 19mg |
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| Sodium | 33mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin A | 623IU | 5223IU |
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| Vitamin A | 31µg | 261µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.187mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.016mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.495mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.234mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.161mg |
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 4.4µg |
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| Folate | 63µg | 20µg |
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| Choline | 18.7mg | 10.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.072g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.026g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.147g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.035mg |
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| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.05mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.033mg |
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| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.035mg |
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| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.038mg |
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| Histidine | 0.059mg | 0.017mg |
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| Fructose | 0.68g |
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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
61%
35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)