Orange vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between oranges and summer squash
- Oranges are higher in vitamin C and fiber; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B2, and manganese.
- Oranges' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 40% higher.
- Oranges have 4 times more sugar than summer squash. While oranges have 9.35g of sugar, summer squash has only 2.2g.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index (13) than oranges (45).
The food types used in this comparison are Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +70% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +250% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +314.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +171.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +600% |
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 CVitamin C | +212.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +81.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +61.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +25.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +255% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +263.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.94 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
11.75 g
Water:
86.75 g
Other:
0.44 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +250.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +50% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.9% |
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Water
~94.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.015 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.025 g
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 | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 53.2mg | 17mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.218mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.142mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.025mg | 0.175mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.1g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 14mg | 38mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 11.75g | 3.35g | 3% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.25mg | 0.155mg | 2% |
| Calories | 47kcal | 16kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.29mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 17mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 262mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.94g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.282mg | 0.487mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.12g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.35g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.35g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 11µg | 10µg | 0% |
| Folate | 30µg | 29µg | 0% |
| Choline | 8.4mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.015g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.015mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.025mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.023mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.031mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.04mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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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
21%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
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.