Asparagus vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between asparagus and summer squash
- Asparagus has more vitamin K, iron, copper, vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and folate; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Asparagus's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 32% more.
- Asparagus contains 9 times more vitamin E than summer squash. Asparagus contains 1.13mg of vitamin E, while summer squash contains 0.12mg.
- Asparagus has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of asparagus is 32, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Asparagus, 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 CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more IronIron | +511.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +270.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +36.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1050% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +10.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +280% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +841.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1286.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +79.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +138.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +203.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +139.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
~equal in
Water
~94.64g
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Other
~0.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +78% |
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Saturated fat
~0.044g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.23 g
Glucose:
0.65 g
Fructose:
1 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 SucroseSucrose | +666.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +15.4% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg | 3µg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.14mg | 0.35mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.051mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 17mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.218mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.048mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1.13mg | 0.12mg | 7% |
| Folate | 52µg | 29µg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 1.1g | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.487mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 202mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Choline | 16mg | 6.7mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Protein | 2.2g | 1.21g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.158mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Calories | 20kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.88g | 3.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.78g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.88g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.128mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.104mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.031mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.115mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 1g | 0.95g | 0% |
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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
25%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asparagus is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Asparagus is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)