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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.

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 Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +360%
Contains more Magnesium +182.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.7%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +141.1%
Contains more Selenium +16650%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 61% 35% 47% 14% 144% 18% 25% 56% 183%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +320%
Contains more Iron +360%
Contains more Magnesium +182.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +184.2%
Contains more Zinc +120.7%
Contains more Copper +45.1%
Contains more Manganese +141.1%
Contains more Selenium +16650%
Contains more Potassium +72.4%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 8% 0% 1% 45% 17% 11% 16% 17% 6% 0% 4%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +268.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +83.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +5566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Folate +314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +209.1%
Contains more Fats +1755.6%
Contains more Carbs +74%
Contains more Other +443.5%
Contains more Water +13%
4% 3% 6% 84% 3%
Protein: 3.74 g
Fats: 3.34 g
Carbs: 5.83 g
Water: 83.72 g
Other: 3.37 g
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 +209.1%
Contains more Fats +1755.6%
Contains more Carbs +74%
Contains more Other +443.5%
Contains more Water +13%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +769.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%
7% 69% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.182 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.774 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13537.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +769.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +600%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +313%
41% 14% 30% 15%
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
2% 43% 55%
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 Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +600%
Contains more Glucose +59.6%
Contains more Fructose +313%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mustard Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 1.83g 2.25g Summer squash
Protein 3.74g 1.21g Mustard
Fats 3.34g 0.18g Mustard
Carbs 5.83g 3.35g Mustard
Calories 60kcal 16kcal Mustard
Starch 0.64g Mustard
Fructose 0.23g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.92g 2.2g Mustard
Fiber 4g 1.1g Mustard
Calcium 63mg 15mg Mustard
Iron 1.61mg 0.35mg Mustard
Magnesium 48mg 17mg Mustard
Phosphorus 108mg 38mg Mustard
Potassium 152mg 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 1104mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.64mg 0.29mg Mustard
Copper 0.074mg 0.051mg Mustard
Manganese 0.422mg 0.175mg Mustard
Selenium 33.5µg 0.2µg Mustard
Vitamin A 109IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 5µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.36mg 0.12mg Mustard
Vitamin C 0.3mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.177mg 0.048mg Mustard
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.565mg 0.487mg Mustard
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.155mg Mustard
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 7µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 1.4µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.167mg 0.028mg Mustard
Isoleucine 0.146mg 0.042mg Mustard
Leucine 0.292mg 0.069mg Mustard
Lysine 0.264mg 0.065mg Mustard
Methionine 0.076mg 0.017mg Mustard
Phenylalanine 0.161mg 0.041mg Mustard
Valine 0.189mg 0.053mg Mustard
Histidine 0.119mg 0.025mg Mustard
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.214g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 2.182g 0.016g Mustard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.774g 0.089g Mustard
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.01g Mustard
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.358g Mustard
Omega-3 - ALA 0.373g Mustard
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g Mustard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mustard 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
10%
Mustard
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Mustard
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1102mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mustard
Mustard is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.28g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mustard
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.

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. Mustard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172234/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.

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