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Edible mushroom vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Edible mushroom and Summer squash

  • Edible mushroom is higher in Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.
  • Edible mushroom's daily need coverage for Copper is 30% higher.
  • Edible mushroom has 47 times more Selenium than Summer squash. While Edible mushroom has 9.3µg of Selenium, Summer squash has only 0.2µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mushrooms, white, raw 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 Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Copper +523.5%
Contains more Selenium +4550%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +272.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 19% 7% 37% 29% 1% 15% 106% 7% 51%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +21.4%
Contains more Zinc +79.3%
Contains more Copper +523.5%
Contains more Selenium +4550%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Magnesium +88.9%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Manganese +272.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 6% 7% 21% 93% 68% 90% 24% 13% 5% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +183.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +640.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +865.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +709.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.6%
Contains more Folate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +155.4%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.35
Equal in Water - 94.64
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.09 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 3.26 g
Water: 92.45 g
Other: 0.86 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 Protein +155.4%
Contains more Fats +88.9%
Contains more Other +38.7%
Equal in Carbs - 3.35
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
24% 76%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.16 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +79.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -12%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +97.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +458.8%
90% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.48 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 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 Glucose +97.3%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +458.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Edible mushroom Summer squash
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edible mushroom Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 2.26g 2.25g Edible mushroom
Protein 3.09g 1.21g Edible mushroom
Fats 0.34g 0.18g Edible mushroom
Carbs 3.26g 3.35g Summer squash
Calories 22kcal 16kcal Edible mushroom
Fructose 0.17g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 1.98g 2.2g Edible mushroom
Fiber 1g 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 3mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.5mg 0.35mg Edible mushroom
Magnesium 9mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 86mg 38mg Edible mushroom
Potassium 318mg 262mg Edible mushroom
Sodium 5mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.52mg 0.29mg Edible mushroom
Copper 0.318mg 0.051mg Edible mushroom
Manganese 0.047mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 9.3µg 0.2µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin D 7IU 0IU Edible mushroom
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin C 2.1mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 0.048mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B2 0.402mg 0.142mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B3 3.607mg 0.487mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B5 1.497mg 0.155mg Edible mushroom
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 17µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg Edible mushroom
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.035mg 0.011mg Edible mushroom
Threonine 0.107mg 0.028mg Edible mushroom
Isoleucine 0.076mg 0.042mg Edible mushroom
Leucine 0.12mg 0.069mg Edible mushroom
Lysine 0.107mg 0.065mg Edible mushroom
Methionine 0.031mg 0.017mg Edible mushroom
Phenylalanine 0.085mg 0.041mg Edible mushroom
Valine 0.232mg 0.053mg Edible mushroom
Histidine 0.057mg 0.025mg Edible mushroom
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.16g 0.089g Edible mushroom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Edible mushroom Summer squash
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Edible mushroom
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Edible mushroom
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edible mushroom
Edible mushroom is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Edible mushroom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169251/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.