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Icing vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Icing and Summer squash

  • Icing is higher in Vitamin B2, Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Potassium, and Copper.
  • Summer squash's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 19% higher.
  • Icing has 92 times more Sodium than Summer squash. While Icing has 184mg of Sodium, Summer squash has only 2mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
0
:
10
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +670.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +400%
Contains more Iron +118.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +111.1%
Contains more Potassium +670.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Zinc +314.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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.
Icing
Icing
3
:
7
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +262.5%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
Summer squash
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 E +1175%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +112.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +380%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +121.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +262.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
3
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2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Fats +8916.7%
Contains more Carbs +1926.6%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +528%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 g
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Fats +8916.7%
Contains more Carbs +1926.6%
Contains more Other +30.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +528%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8833.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%
Icing
19% 31% 50%
Saturated Fat: 2.974 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.86 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.951 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30275%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8833.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Icing Summer squash
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Icing Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 2.25g Icing
Protein 0g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 16.23g 0.18g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 3.35g Icing
Calories 418kcal 16kcal Icing
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 63.1g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 0g 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 3mg 15mg Summer squash
Iron 0.16mg 0.35mg Summer squash
Magnesium 1mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 18mg 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 34mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 184mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.07mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0mg 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 1.53mg 0.12mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.142mg Icing
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 8µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 13µg 3µg Icing
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 2.974g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g 0.016g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g 0.089g Icing

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is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 182mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash 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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.