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Rye vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Rye and Summer squash

  • The amount of Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium in Rye is higher than in Summer squash.
  • Rye covers your daily need of Manganese 104% more than Summer squash.
  • Rye contains 70 times more Selenium than Summer squash. While Rye contains 13.9µg of Selenium, Summer squash contains only 0.2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Rye grain 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 +60%
Contains more Iron +651.4%
Contains more Magnesium +547.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +813.8%
Contains more Copper +619.6%
Contains more Manganese +1372.6%
Contains more Selenium +6850%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Contains more Calcium +60%
Contains more Iron +651.4%
Contains more Magnesium +547.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +773.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains more Zinc +813.8%
Contains more Copper +619.6%
Contains more Manganese +1372.6%
Contains more Selenium +6850%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Rye
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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 +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +558.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +76.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +839.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Folate +31%
Contains more Vitamin K +96.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1718.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +754.5%
Contains more Fats +805.6%
Contains more Carbs +2164.5%
Contains more Other +153.2%
Contains more Water +792.8%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 +754.5%
Contains more Fats +805.6%
Contains more Carbs +2164.5%
Contains more Other +153.2%
Contains more Water +792.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +761.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +2266.7%
Contains more Glucose +368.8%
Contains more Fructose +763.6%
72% 16% 11%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.71 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.11 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 Sucrose +2266.7%
Contains more Glucose +368.8%
Contains more Fructose +763.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Summer squash Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 2.25g Rye
Protein 10.34g 1.21g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.18g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 3.35g Rye
Calories 338kcal 16kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 0.98g 2.2g Rye
Fiber 15.1g 1.1g Rye
Calcium 24mg 15mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 0.35mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 17mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 38mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 262mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 2.65mg 0.29mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.051mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.175mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 0.2µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 200IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.85mg 0.12mg Rye
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.048mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.142mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.487mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.155mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.218mg Rye
Folate 38µg 29µg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg 3µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.011mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.028mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.042mg Rye
Leucine 0.563mg 0.069mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg 0.065mg Rye
Methionine 0.153mg 0.017mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.041mg Rye
Valine 0.317mg 0.053mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg 0.025mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.044g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.016g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.089g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
36%
Rye
18%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.