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Bran raw vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between bran raw and summer squash

  • Summer squash contains less manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, selenium, iron, fiber, magnesium, copper, vitamin B5, and zinc than bran raw.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for bran raw is 237% higher.
  • Summer squash has 226 times less selenium than bran raw. Bran raw has 45.2µg of selenium, while summer squash has 0.2µg.
  • Bran raw has a higher glycemic index than summer squash.

Food types used in this article are Oat bran, 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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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 +1282.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +286.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116%
Contains more IronIron +1445.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +690.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +972.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1831.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3117.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +22500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +741.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +863.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +79.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +380.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +32.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~3µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 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 ProteinProtein +1329.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3805.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1876.7%
Contains more OtherOther +367.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1344.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3007.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Summer squash DV% diff.
Manganese 5.63mg 0.175mg 237%
Phosphorus 734mg 38mg 99%
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.048mg 94%
Selenium 45.2µg 0.2µg 82%
Iron 5.41mg 0.35mg 63%
Fiber 15.4g 1.1g 57%
Magnesium 235mg 17mg 52%
Copper 0.403mg 0.051mg 39%
Protein 17.3g 1.21g 32%
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 0.155mg 27%
Zinc 3.11mg 0.29mg 26%
Carbs 66.22g 3.35g 21%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.089g 18%
Calories 246kcal 16kcal 12%
Fats 7.03g 0.18g 11%
Potassium 566mg 262mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.328g 0.044g 6%
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.12mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.142mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.376g 0.016g 6%
Folate 52µg 29µg 6%
Choline 32.2mg 6.7mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 15mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.218mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 0.487mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 50.82g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 1.45g 2.2g N/A
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin K 3.2µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.502mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.668mg 0.042mg 0%
Leucine 1.374mg 0.069mg 0%
Lysine 0.76mg 0.065mg 0%
Methionine 0.335mg 0.017mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.964mg 0.053mg 0%
Histidine 0.41mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Summer squash
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
44%
Bran raw
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.284g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bran raw
Bran raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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 ($)

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.