Mustard vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mustard and summer squash?
- Mustard is higher in selenium, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium, yet summer squash is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B6.
- Mustard's daily need coverage for selenium is 61% more.
- Mustard has 552 times more sodium than summer squash. While mustard has 1104mg of sodium, summer squash has only 2mg.
- The glycemic index of summer squash is lower.
We used Mustard, prepared, yellow and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types 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 | +182.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more IronIron | +360% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +184.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +141.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +72.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
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 EVitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +268.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +63.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +234.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +114.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.74 g
Fats:
3.34 g
Carbs:
5.83 g
Water:
83.72 g
Other:
3.37 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +209.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1755.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +443.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.214 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.774 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 | +13537.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +769.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.64 g
Sucrose:
0.21 g
Glucose:
0.47 g
Fructose:
0.23 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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +600% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +59.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +313% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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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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| Selenium | 33.5µg | 0.2µg | 61% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 2mg | 48% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 17mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.35mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 1.1g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.218mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.177mg | 0.048mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.422mg | 0.175mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 38mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 17mg | 7% |
| Folate | 7µg | 29µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Protein | 3.74g | 1.21g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.774g | 0.089g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.182g | 0.016g | 5% |
| Fats | 3.34g | 0.18g | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 15mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.074mg | 0.051mg | 3% |
| Choline | 22.4mg | 6.7mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 152mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 0.29mg | 3% |
| Calories | 60kcal | 16kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.36mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.214g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.23g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.83g | 3.35g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 10µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.92g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.64g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.565mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.009g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.167mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.292mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.264mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.161mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.189mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.119mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.373g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.358g | N/A |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.17g)
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 - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard 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.