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Macadamia vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Macadamia and Summer squash

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Macadamia's daily need coverage for Manganese is 172% more.
  • Macadamia contains 274 times more Saturated Fat than Summer squash. Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Summer squash contains 0.044g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, 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.
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +954.3%
Contains more Magnesium +664.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains more Zinc +348.3%
Contains more Copper +1382.4%
Contains more Manganese +2260.6%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +466.7%
Contains more Iron +954.3%
Contains more Magnesium +664.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.5%
Contains more Zinc +348.3%
Contains more Copper +1382.4%
Contains more Manganese +2260.6%
Contains more Selenium +1700%
Contains less Sodium -60%

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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1316.7%
Contains more Folate +163.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 0% 0%
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 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +407.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +389%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1316.7%
Contains more Folate +163.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +553.7%
Contains more Fats +41994.4%
Contains more Carbs +312.5%
Contains more Other +83.9%
Contains more Water +6858.8%
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 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 Protein +553.7%
Contains more Fats +41994.4%
Contains more Carbs +312.5%
Contains more Other +83.9%
Contains more Water +6858.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367881.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1587.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +367881.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1587.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +14666.7%
Contains more Glucose +971.4%
Contains more Fructose +1257.1%
19% 79%
Starch: 1.05 g
Sucrose: 4.43 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 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 +14666.7%
Contains more Glucose +971.4%
Contains more Fructose +1257.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 2.25g Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 1.21g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.18g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 3.35g Macadamia
Calories 718kcal 16kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 4.57g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 8.6g 1.1g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 15mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 0.35mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 17mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 38mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 262mg Macadamia
Sodium 5mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 1.3mg 0.29mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.051mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.175mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 0.2µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0.12mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.048mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.142mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.487mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.155mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.218mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.011mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.028mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.042mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.069mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.023mg 0.017mg Macadamia
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.041mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.053mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.025mg Macadamia
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.016g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.089g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia 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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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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