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Lemon vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Lemon and Summer squash

  • Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Lemon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Lemon has 3 times more Fiber than Summer squash. While Lemon has 2.8g of Fiber, Summer squash has only 1.1g.

The food types used in this comparison are Lemons, raw, without peel 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.
Lemon
Lemon
3
:
6
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.9%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Contains more Manganese +483.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
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 +73.3%
Contains more Iron +71.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +112.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +137.5%
Contains more Potassium +89.9%
Contains more Zinc +383.3%
Contains more Copper +37.8%
Contains more Manganese +483.3%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Lemon
Lemon
3
:
7
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
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 +25%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +610%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +387%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +172.5%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
2
:
3
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Water - 94.64
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +178.2%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Equal in Protein - 1.21
Equal in Water - 94.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
1
Summer squash
Summer squash
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.089
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.089

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 2.25g Lemon
Protein 1.1g 1.21g Summer squash
Fats 0.3g 0.18g Lemon
Carbs 9.32g 3.35g Lemon
Calories 29kcal 16kcal Lemon
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.5g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 2.8g 1.1g Lemon
Calcium 26mg 15mg Lemon
Iron 0.6mg 0.35mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 16mg 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 138mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.06mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.037mg 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.03mg 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.12mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 17mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.155mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 11µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 0µg 3µg Summer squash
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 0.039g 0.044g Lemon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.089g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.