Summer squash vs. Balsamic vinegar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between summer squash and balsamic vinegar
- The amount of vitamin C in summer squash is higher than in balsamic vinegar.
- Summer squash covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than balsamic vinegar.
- Balsamic vinegar has 2 times less potassium than summer squash. Summer squash has 262mg of potassium, while balsamic vinegar has 112mg.
- Summer squash contains less sugar.
- Balsamic vinegar has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of balsamic vinegar is 50, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Vinegar, balsamic.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +133.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +262.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +105.7% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
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:
0.49 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
17.03 g
Water:
76.45 g
Other:
6.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +146.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +408.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +872.6% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
7.57 g
Fructose:
7.38 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +909.3% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +676.8% |
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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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 17% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 11% | |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 7.38g | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.72mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 17.03g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 88kcal | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 112mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 19mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.08mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.131mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1% | |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.49g | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 17.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 14.95g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0g | 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%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Balsamic vinegar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)