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Summer squash vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Summer squash and Baked beans?

  • Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, yet Baked beans are richer in Iron, Fiber, Copper, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Baked beans' daily need coverage for Iron is 21% higher.
  • Summer squash has 15 times more Vitamin C than Baked beans. Summer squash has 17mg of Vitamin C, while Baked beans have 1.1mg.
  • Summer squash contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Beans, baked, home prepared 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 less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +306.7%
Contains more Iron +468.6%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +151.7%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 75% 31% 47% 32% 56% 20% 53% 34% 32%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +306.7%
Contains more Iron +468.6%
Contains more Magnesium +152.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.8%
Contains more Potassium +36.6%
Contains more Zinc +151.7%
Contains more Copper +211.8%
Contains more Manganese +45.7%
Contains more Selenium +2750%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Folate +65.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.155
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 4% 34% 12% 8% 10% 21% 36% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +142.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +183.3%
Contains more Folate +65.5%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.155

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Protein +357.9%
Contains more Fats +2761.1%
Contains more Carbs +545.7%
Contains more Other +304.8%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
6% 5% 22% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.54 g
Fats: 5.15 g
Carbs: 21.63 g
Water: 65.17 g
Other: 2.51 g
Contains more Water +45.2%
Contains more Protein +357.9%
Contains more Fats +2761.1%
Contains more Carbs +545.7%
Contains more Other +304.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.5%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
40% 44% 15%
Saturated Fat: 1.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.74 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13231.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +731.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Baked beans Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 16.13g Baked beans
Protein 1.21g 5.54g Baked beans
Fats 0.18g 5.15g Baked beans
Carbs 3.35g 21.63g Baked beans
Calories 16kcal 155kcal Baked beans
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Baked beans
Fiber 1.1g 5.5g Baked beans
Calcium 15mg 61mg Baked beans
Iron 0.35mg 1.99mg Baked beans
Magnesium 17mg 43mg Baked beans
Phosphorus 38mg 109mg Baked beans
Potassium 262mg 358mg Baked beans
Sodium 2mg 422mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.73mg Baked beans
Copper 0.051mg 0.159mg Baked beans
Manganese 0.175mg 0.255mg Baked beans
Selenium 0.2µg 5.7µg Baked beans
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 1.1mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.136mg Baked beans
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.049mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.408mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.155mg
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.09mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 48µg Baked beans
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.067mg Baked beans
Threonine 0.028mg 0.228mg Baked beans
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.242mg Baked beans
Leucine 0.069mg 0.428mg Baked beans
Lysine 0.065mg 0.379mg Baked beans
Methionine 0.017mg 0.086mg Baked beans
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.287mg Baked beans
Valine 0.053mg 0.282mg Baked beans
Histidine 0.025mg 0.153mg Baked beans
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 1.948g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.133g Baked beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.74g Baked beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Baked beans
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
18%
Summer squash
10%
Baked beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
39%
Baked beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 420mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.904g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baked beans
Baked beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baked beans
Baked beans is relatively richer in minerals

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. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients
  2. Baked beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173731/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.