Garlic vs. Winter squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are garlic and winter squash different?
- Garlic is higher in vitamin B6, manganese, selenium, copper, vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and vitamin B1; however, winter squash is richer in vitamin A.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for winter squash is 104% higher.
- Garlic contains 36 times more selenium than winter squash. While garlic contains 14.2µg of selenium, winter squash contains only 0.4µg.
- Winter squash has a lower glycemic index (13) than garlic (30).
Garlic, raw and Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +722.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +286.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +264.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +427.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +705.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +794.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3450% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +64.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +154.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +667.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +118.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +158.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +566.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +614.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +114.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.249 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.235mg | 0.161mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.672mg | 0.187mg | 65% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 261µg | 29% |
| Selenium | 14.2µg | 0.4µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 31.2mg | 9.6mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.299mg | 0.082mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 153mg | 19mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 22mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 0.44mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.016mg | 15% |
| Protein | 6.36g | 0.89g | 11% |
| Zinc | 1.16mg | 0.22mg | 9% |
| Carbs | 33.06g | 8.85g | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.596mg | 0.234mg | 7% |
| Calories | 149kcal | 37kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 241mg | 5% |
| Folate | 3µg | 20µg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 2.8g | 3% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 13mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 10.6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 4.4µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 0.147g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.7mg | 0.495mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 30.96g | 6.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | 3.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0.072g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Winter squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garlic is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.3g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic 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.