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Lamb vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Summer squash

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Iron, and Choline, while Summer squash has more Vitamin C.
  • Lamb covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 106% more than Summer squash.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked 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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +13.3%
Contains more Iron +437.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +1437.9%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +13100%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +695.5%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
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 +13.3%
Contains more Iron +437.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +18.3%
Contains more Zinc +1437.9%
Contains more Copper +133.3%
Contains more Selenium +13100%
Contains less Sodium -97.2%
Contains more Manganese +695.5%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
4
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Folate +61.1%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
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 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1267.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +325.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +53.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.7%
Contains more Folate +61.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
3
:
2
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Protein +1926.4%
Contains more Fats +11533.3%
Contains more Other +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +76.2%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 Protein +1926.4%
Contains more Fats +11533.3%
Contains more Other +32.3%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +76.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1596.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 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 +55025%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1596.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.25g Summer squash
Protein 24.52g 1.21g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.18g Lamb
Carbs 0g 3.35g Summer squash
Calories 294kcal 16kcal Lamb
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0g 2.2g Lamb
Fiber 0g 1.1g Summer squash
Calcium 17mg 15mg Lamb
Iron 1.88mg 0.35mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 17mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 38mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 262mg Lamb
Sodium 72mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 4.46mg 0.29mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.051mg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 26.4µg 0.2µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.12mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.048mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.142mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.487mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.155mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 18µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg 3µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.011mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.028mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.042mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.069mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.065mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.017mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.041mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.053mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.025mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.016g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.089g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.