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Potato vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Potato and Summer squash

  • Potato has more Iron, Potassium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, however, Summer squash is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2.
  • Summer squash contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Potato. Potato contains 1.41mg of Vitamin B3, while Summer squash contains 0.487mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Potatoes, baked, flesh and skin, without salt 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 Iron +208.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.1%
Contains more Copper +131.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 20% 30% 48% 2% 10% 40% 29% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Iron +208.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.2%
Contains more Potassium +104.2%
Contains more Zinc +24.1%
Contains more Copper +131.4%
Contains more Manganese +25.1%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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.
Potato
4
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Folate - 29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 32% 16% 12% 27% 23% 72% 22% 0% 5%
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 B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +142.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1900%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +50%
Equal in Folate - 29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +531.3%
Contains more Other +114.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +26.4%
3% 21% 75%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.15 g
Water: 74.89 g
Other: 1.33 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 +106.6%
Contains more Carbs +531.3%
Contains more Other +114.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Contains more Water +26.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.034 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +56.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1233.3%
Contains more Glucose +70.5%
Contains more Fructose +179.4%
94% 2% 2% 2%
Starch: 17.27 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.44 g
Fructose: 0.34 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 +1233.3%
Contains more Glucose +70.5%
Contains more Fructose +179.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 18.95g 2.25g Potato
Protein 2.5g 1.21g Potato
Fats 0.13g 0.18g Summer squash
Carbs 21.15g 3.35g Potato
Calories 93kcal 16kcal Potato
Starch 17.27g Potato
Fructose 0.34g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 1.18g 2.2g Potato
Fiber 2.2g 1.1g Potato
Calcium 15mg 15mg
Iron 1.08mg 0.35mg Potato
Magnesium 28mg 17mg Potato
Phosphorus 70mg 38mg Potato
Potassium 535mg 262mg Potato
Sodium 10mg 2mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.36mg 0.29mg Potato
Copper 0.118mg 0.051mg Potato
Manganese 0.219mg 0.175mg Potato
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Potato
Vitamin A 10IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.048mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 1.41mg 0.487mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.376mg 0.155mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.218mg Potato
Folate 28µg 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 2µg 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.011mg Potato
Threonine 0.081mg 0.028mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.08mg 0.042mg Potato
Leucine 0.119mg 0.069mg Potato
Lysine 0.13mg 0.065mg Potato
Methionine 0.038mg 0.017mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.099mg 0.041mg Potato
Valine 0.125mg 0.053mg Potato
Histidine 0.042mg 0.025mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.034g 0.044g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Potato 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
17%
Potato
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Potato
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato
Potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato
Potato 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. Potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170093/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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