Cauliflower vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between cauliflower and summer squash?
- Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B5, folate, and choline, yet summer squash is richer in vitamin B2.
- Cauliflower's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 35% higher.
- Cauliflower has 7 times more choline than summer squash. Cauliflower has 44.3mg of choline, while summer squash has 6.7mg.
We used Cauliflower, raw 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 CalciumCalcium | +46.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +20% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +183.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +330.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +416.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +96.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +561.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +22.6% |
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Water
~94.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 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 | +112.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +187.1% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.94 g
Fructose:
0.97 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 | +25.3% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Fructose
~0.95g
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Lactose
~0g
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Maltose
~0g
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Galactose
~0g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 17mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.155mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 3µg | 10% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Folate | 57µg | 29µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.218mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 3.35g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.29mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 0.95g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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
30%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.086g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cauliflower is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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