Summer squash vs. Amaranth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between summer squash and amaranth
- Summer squash has more vitamin B2 and vitamin B6, while amaranth has more manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, selenium, and zinc.
- Amaranth covers your daily need for manganese, 30% more than summer squash.
- Summer squash contains 6 times more vitamin B2 than amaranth. While summer squash contains 0.142mg of vitamin B2, amaranth contains only 0.022mg.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of amaranth is 97.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +94.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +282.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +500% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +196.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +289.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +388% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2650% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +545.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +214% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +777.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +457.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
16.23 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.854mg | 30% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 2.1mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 148mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 65mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.149mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 5.5µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.022mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.113mg | 8% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 18.69g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.86mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 135mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.1g | 4% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 102kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.015mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.235mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 1.58g | 2% |
| Folate | 29µg | 22µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 16.59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
43%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Amaranth is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth is relatively richer in minerals