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Edamame vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Edamame and Summer squash

  • Edamame has more Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Summer squash has more Vitamin C.
  • Edamame covers your daily need of Folate 71% more than Summer squash.
  • Edamame contains 9 times more Vitamin K than Summer squash. While Edamame contains 26.7µg of Vitamin K, Summer squash contains only 3µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Edamame, frozen, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 19% 38% 85% 115% 37% 72% 0.78% 134% 4.4%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +276.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.4%
Contains more IronIron +548.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +576.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +372.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +344.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +485.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 18% 14% 0% 50% 36% 17% 24% 23% 0% 67% 233% 31%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 12% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +49%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +154.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +790%
Contains more FolateFolate +972.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +740.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.142mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +884.3%
Contains more FatsFats +2788.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166%
Contains more OtherOther +95.2%
Contains more WaterWater +30.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.156 g
30% 11% 60%
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 +7912.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2322.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 30% 3% 26%
Starch: 1.51 g
Sucrose: 1.12 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.95 g
Galactose: 0 g
2% 43% 55%
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3633.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +691.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in 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.
Edamame Summer squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Summer squash Opinion
Calories 121kcal 16kcal Edamame
Protein 11.91g 1.21g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.18g Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 17mg Summer squash
Net carbs 3.71g 2.25g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 3.35g Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 17mg Edamame
Calcium 63mg 15mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 262mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.35mg Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 2.2g Edamame
Fiber 5.2g 1.1g Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.051mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.29mg Edamame
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 38mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 2mg Summer squash
Vitamin A 298IU 200IU Edamame
Vitamin A 15µg 10µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.12mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.175mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.2µg Edamame
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.048mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.142mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.487mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.155mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Vitamin K 26.7µg 3µg Edamame
Folate 311µg 29µg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Summer squash
Choline 56.3mg 6.7mg Edamame
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.016g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.089g Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.011mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.028mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.042mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.069mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.065mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.017mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.041mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.053mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.025mg Edamame
Fructose 0.12g 0.95g Summer squash
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame Summer squash
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
41%
Edamame
17%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.576g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/nutrients
  2. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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