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Nopales vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Nopales and Summer squash

  • Nopales have more Calcium, Manganese, and Magnesium, however, Summer squash have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Nopales is 15% higher.
  • Summer squash has 3 times less Magnesium than Nopales. Nopales have 52mg of Magnesium, while Summer squash has 17mg.

Food types used in this article are Nopales, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 37% 49% 23% 22% 17% 6.8% 6.9% 2.7% 60% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +993.3%
Contains more IronIron +68.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +161.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +250%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
~equal in Potassium ~262mg
~equal in Copper ~0.051mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 31% 27% 0% 0% 3% 9.5% 7.7% 10% 16% 0% 13% 2.3% 4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 12% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +128.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +246.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +866.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.155mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~6.7mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 94%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 3.33 g
Water: 94.12 g
Other: 1.14 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 OtherOther +83.9%
Contains more FatsFats +100%
~equal in Protein ~1.21g
~equal in Carbs ~3.35g
~equal in Water ~94.64g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +78%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nopales Summer squash Opinion
Calories 16kcal 16kcal
Protein 1.32g 1.21g Nopales
Fats 0.09g 0.18g Summer squash
Vitamin C 9.3mg 17mg Summer squash
Net carbs 1.13g 2.25g Summer squash
Carbs 3.33g 3.35g Summer squash
Magnesium 52mg 17mg Nopales
Calcium 164mg 15mg Nopales
Potassium 257mg 262mg Summer squash
Iron 0.59mg 0.35mg Nopales
Sugar 1.15g 2.2g Nopales
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Nopales
Copper 0.052mg 0.051mg Nopales
Zinc 0.25mg 0.29mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 16mg 38mg Summer squash
Sodium 21mg 2mg Summer squash
Vitamin A 457IU 200IU Nopales
Vitamin A 23µg 10µg Nopales
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.457mg 0.175mg Nopales
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Nopales
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.41mg 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 0.155mg Nopales
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Vitamin K 5.3µg 3µg Nopales
Folate 3µg 29µg Summer squash
Choline 7.3mg 6.7mg Nopales
Saturated Fat 0.016g 0.044g Nopales
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.016g Nopales
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.089g Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0.011mg Nopales
Threonine 0.04mg 0.028mg Nopales
Isoleucine 0.049mg 0.042mg Nopales
Leucine 0.077mg 0.069mg Nopales
Lysine 0.059mg 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.015mg 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.049mg 0.041mg Nopales
Valine 0.059mg 0.053mg Nopales
Histidine 0.025mg 0.025mg
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Nopales Summer squash
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Nopales
17%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Nopales
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nopales
Nopales 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Nopales - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168571/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.