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, vitamin A, folate, vitamin C, calcium, 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.
- Chinese broccoli has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chinese broccoli is 32, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +566.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +19.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +550% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +65.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2726.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +241.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +277.6% |
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:
1.14 g
Fats:
0.72 g
Carbs:
3.81 g
Water:
93.54 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.4% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.14g
~equal in
Water
~93.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.33 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 3µg | 84.8µg | 68% |
| Folate | 29µg | 99µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 28.2mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.07mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 100mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 82µg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.095mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.264mg | 4% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 25.3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 1.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.48mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.72g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 22kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.14g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 3.81g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 1.31g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 261mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.84g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 41mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.437mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.159mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.05g | 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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40%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.36g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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 ($)