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Summer squash vs. Cardoon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Summer squash and Cardoon

  • Summer squash has more Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B6, while Cardoon has more Copper, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium.
  • Cardoon covers your daily need of Copper 20% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 9 times more Vitamin C than Cardoon. While Summer squash contains 17mg of Vitamin C, Cardoon contains only 2mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Summer squash is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Cardoon, 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 Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
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 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +70.6%
Contains more Calcium +366.7%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +147.1%
Contains more Potassium +52.7%
Contains more Copper +352.9%
Contains more Manganese +46.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Folate +134.5%
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%
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% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.1%
Contains more Folate +134.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Equal in Water - 94
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 g
Contains more Protein +72.9%
Contains more Fats +80%
Contains more Carbs +21.5%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Equal in Water - 94

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12.5%

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 Cardoon
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Cardoon Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 2.47g Cardoon
Protein 1.21g 0.7g Summer squash
Fats 0.18g 0.1g Summer squash
Carbs 3.35g 4.07g Cardoon
Calories 16kcal 17kcal Cardoon
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Cardoon
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Cardoon
Calcium 15mg 70mg Cardoon
Iron 0.35mg 0.7mg Cardoon
Magnesium 17mg 42mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 38mg 23mg Summer squash
Potassium 262mg 400mg Cardoon
Sodium 2mg 170mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.17mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg 0.231mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.175mg 0.256mg Cardoon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 2mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.02mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.03mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.3mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.338mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.116mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 68µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.011g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.018g Cardoon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.041g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Summer squash Cardoon
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%
Cardoon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
26%
Cardoon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 168mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardoon
Cardoon 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.