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English muffin vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffin and Summer squash

  • English muffin has more Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Fiber, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • English muffin covers your daily Sodium needs 20% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than English muffin. English muffin has 0.181mg of Vitamin B1, while Summer squash has 0.048mg.
  • Summer squash contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 Calcium +246.7%
Contains more Iron +154.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +104%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +246.7%
Contains more Iron +154.3%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains more Zinc +141.4%
Contains more Copper +152.9%
Contains more Manganese +104%
Contains more Potassium +100%
Contains less Sodium -99.6%

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 B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 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 B1 +277.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +221.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +187.7%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +16900%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +407%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.4%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +1273.1%
Contains more Other +287.1%
Contains more Water +124.8%
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +536.4%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +1273.1%
Contains more Other +287.1%
Contains more Water +124.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1787.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +897.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1787.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +897.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 2.25g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 1.21g English muffin
Fats 1.8g 0.18g English muffin
Carbs 46g 3.35g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 16kcal English muffin
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 1.1g English muffin
Calcium 52mg 15mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 0.35mg English muffin
Magnesium 21mg 17mg English muffin
Phosphorus 133mg 38mg English muffin
Potassium 131mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 464mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.7mg 0.29mg English muffin
Copper 0.129mg 0.051mg English muffin
Manganese 0.357mg 0.175mg English muffin
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 0.1mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.048mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.142mg English muffin
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 0.487mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.155mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 37µg 29µg English muffin
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg English muffin
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.011mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg 0.028mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.042mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg 0.069mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg 0.065mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg 0.017mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.041mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg 0.053mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg 0.025mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 0.016g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.089g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 462mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
English muffin
English muffin 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.