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Pea vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pea and Summer squash?

  • Summer squash has less Vitamin B5, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Pea.
  • Pea's daily need coverage for Vitamin B5 is 3057% higher.
  • Pea has 9 times more Vitamin K than Summer squash. Pea has 25.9µg of Vitamin K, while Summer squash has 3µg.

We used Peas, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +80%
Contains more Iron +340%
Contains more Magnesium +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.9%
Contains more Zinc +310.3%
Contains more Copper +239.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 262
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 58% 28% 51% 24% 1% 33% 58% 69% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +340%
Contains more Magnesium +129.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +207.9%
Contains more Zinc +310.3%
Contains more Copper +239.2%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +850%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Potassium - 262

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.
Pea
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Contains more Vitamin A +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98609.7%
Contains more Folate +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 49% 3% 0% 48% 65% 35% 38% 9180% 50% 48% 0% 65%
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 A +300.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +439.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +315%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98609.7%
Contains more Folate +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +763.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +19.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.142
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.218

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +343%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +366.6%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Contains more Water +21.5%
5% 16% 78%
Protein: 5.36 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 15.63 g
Water: 77.87 g
Other: 0.92 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 +343%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Contains more Carbs +366.6%
Contains more Other +48.4%
Contains more Water +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
24% 12% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -11.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +17300%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +476.9%
Contains more Fructose +131.7%
88% 2% 7% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.22 g
Glucose: 0.13 g
Fructose: 0.41 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.18 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 Sucrose +17300%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +476.9%
Contains more Fructose +131.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pea Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 10.13g 2.25g Pea
Protein 5.36g 1.21g Pea
Fats 0.22g 0.18g Pea
Carbs 15.63g 3.35g Pea
Calories 84kcal 16kcal Pea
Fructose 0.41g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 5.93g 2.2g Summer squash
Fiber 5.5g 1.1g Pea
Calcium 27mg 15mg Pea
Iron 1.54mg 0.35mg Pea
Magnesium 39mg 17mg Pea
Phosphorus 117mg 38mg Pea
Potassium 271mg 262mg Pea
Sodium 3mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 1.19mg 0.29mg Pea
Copper 0.173mg 0.051mg Pea
Manganese 0.525mg 0.175mg Pea
Selenium 1.9µg 0.2µg Pea
Vitamin A 801IU 200IU Pea
Vitamin A RAE 40µg 10µg Pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg 0.12mg Pea
Vitamin C 14.2mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.259mg 0.048mg Pea
Vitamin B2 0.149mg 0.142mg Pea
Vitamin B3 2.021mg 0.487mg Pea
Vitamin B5 153mg 0.155mg Pea
Vitamin B6 0.216mg 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 63µg 29µg Pea
Vitamin K 25.9µg 3µg Pea
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.011mg Pea
Threonine 0.201mg 0.028mg Pea
Isoleucine 0.193mg 0.042mg Pea
Leucine 0.32mg 0.069mg Pea
Lysine 0.314mg 0.065mg Pea
Methionine 0.081mg 0.017mg Pea
Phenylalanine 0.198mg 0.041mg Pea
Valine 0.232mg 0.053mg Pea
Histidine 0.105mg 0.025mg Pea
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.044g Pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.016g Pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.089g Pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pea 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
798%
Pea
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Pea
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pea
Pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea
Pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170420/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.