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Summer squash vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Summer squash and Chinese broccoli

  • Summer squash has more Vitamin B6, however, Chinese broccoli is richer in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Fiber.
  • Chinese broccoli covers your daily Vitamin K needs 68% more than Summer squash.
  • Chinese broccoli has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Summer squash. Summer squash has 0.218mg of Vitamin B6, while Chinese broccoli has 0.07mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Broccoli, chinese, 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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
2
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8
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +19.6%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 41
Equal in Potassium - 261
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +566.7%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Zinc +34.5%
Contains more Copper +19.6%
Contains more Manganese +50.9%
Contains more Selenium +550%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
Equal in Phosphorus - 41
Equal in Potassium - 261

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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
2
:
8
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +719%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2726.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159
Summer squash
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +211.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +719%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +65.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.9%
Contains more Folate +241.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2726.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.146
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.159

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
2
:
3
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.14
Equal in Water - 93.54
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Carbs +13.7%
Contains more Other +27.4%
Equal in Protein - 1.14
Equal in Water - 93.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
1
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.8%
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Chinese broccoli
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +212.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 1.31g Summer squash
Protein 1.21g 1.14g Summer squash
Fats 0.18g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 3.35g 3.81g Chinese broccoli
Calories 16kcal 22kcal Chinese broccoli
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 0.84g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 1.1g 2.5g Chinese broccoli
Calcium 15mg 100mg Chinese broccoli
Iron 0.35mg 0.56mg Chinese broccoli
Magnesium 17mg 18mg Chinese broccoli
Phosphorus 38mg 41mg Chinese broccoli
Potassium 262mg 261mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 7mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.39mg Chinese broccoli
Copper 0.051mg 0.061mg Chinese broccoli
Manganese 0.175mg 0.264mg Chinese broccoli
Selenium 0.2µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 200IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 17mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.146mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.437mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.159mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.07mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 99µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 3µg 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
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 0.11g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.33g Chinese broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Chinese broccoli
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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.