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Summer squash vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Summer squash and Coffee

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Manganese, Potassium, Copper, and Vitamin B2 in Summer squash is higher than in Coffee.
  • Summer squash covers your daily Vitamin C needs 19% more than Coffee.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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
9
:
0
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more Potassium +434.7%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +2450%
Contains more Manganese +660.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +1166.7%
Contains more Potassium +434.7%
Contains more Zinc +1350%
Contains more Copper +2450%
Contains more Manganese +660.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
9
:
1
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21700%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
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%
Coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +242.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21700%
Contains more Folate +1350%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
4
:
1
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Protein +908.3%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 99.39
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +908.3%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +31.9%
Equal in Water - 99.39

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
2
:
1
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.015
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Coffee
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8800%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.015

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 0g Summer squash
Protein 1.21g 0.12g Summer squash
Fats 0.18g 0.02g Summer squash
Carbs 3.35g 0g Summer squash
Calories 16kcal 1kcal Summer squash
Fructose 0.95g 0g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 0g Coffee
Fiber 1.1g 0g Summer squash
Calcium 15mg 2mg Summer squash
Iron 0.35mg 0.01mg Summer squash
Magnesium 17mg 3mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 38mg 3mg Summer squash
Potassium 262mg 49mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.29mg 0.02mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg 0.002mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg 0.023mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.01mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.014mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.076mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.191mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.001mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 2µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg 0.1µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg 0.001mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.002mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg 0.005mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg 0.001mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg 0mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.003mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg 0.003mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg 0.002mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.002g Coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.015g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.001g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Coffee
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
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.