Summer squash vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Summer squash and Cucumber?
- Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Folate, yet Cucumber is richer in Vitamin K.
- Summer squash's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% higher.
- Summer squash has 5 times more Vitamin B6 than Cucumber. Summer squash has 0.218mg of Vitamin B6, while Cucumber has 0.04mg.
We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw 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.
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Iron
+25%
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Magnesium
+30.8%
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Phosphorus
+58.3%
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Potassium
+78.2%
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Zinc
+45%
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Copper
+24.4%
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Manganese
+121.5%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Sodium - 2
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Iron
+25%
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Magnesium
+30.8%
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Phosphorus
+58.3%
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Potassium
+78.2%
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Zinc
+45%
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Copper
+24.4%
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Manganese
+121.5%
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Selenium
+50%
Equal in Calcium - 16
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.
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Vitamin A
+90.5%
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Vitamin E
+300%
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Vitamin C
+507.1%
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Vitamin B1
+77.8%
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Vitamin B2
+330.3%
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Vitamin B3
+396.9%
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Vitamin B6
+445%
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Folate
+314.3%
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Vitamin B5
+67.1%
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Vitamin K
+446.7%
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Vitamin A
+90.5%
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Vitamin E
+300%
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Vitamin C
+507.1%
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Vitamin B1
+77.8%
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Vitamin B2
+330.3%
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Vitamin B3
+396.9%
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Vitamin B6
+445%
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Folate
+314.3%
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Vitamin B5
+67.1%
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Vitamin K
+446.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+86.2%
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Fats
+63.6%
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Other
+63.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
0.65 g
Fats:
0.11 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
95.23 g
Other:
0.38 g
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Protein
+86.2%
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Fats
+63.6%
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+63.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+220%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+178.1%
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Saturated Fat
-15.9%
Saturated Fat:
0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.032 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+220%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+178.1%
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Saturated Fat
-15.9%
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
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Equal in Sucrose - 0.03
Equal in Glucose - 0.76
Equal in Fructose - 0.87
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.83 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.76 g
Fructose:
0.87 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.01 g
Galactose:
0 g
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Equal in Sucrose - 0.03
Equal in Glucose - 0.76
Equal in Fructose - 0.87
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 price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 2.25g | 3.13g |
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Protein | 1.21g | 0.65g |
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Fats | 0.18g | 0.11g |
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Carbs | 3.35g | 3.63g |
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Calories | 16kcal | 15kcal |
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Starch | 0.83g |
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Fructose | 0.95g | 0.87g |
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Sugar | 2.2g | 1.67g |
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Fiber | 1.1g | 0.5g |
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Calcium | 15mg | 16mg |
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Iron | 0.35mg | 0.28mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 38mg | 24mg |
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Potassium | 262mg | 147mg |
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Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.2mg |
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Copper | 0.051mg | 0.041mg |
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Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.079mg |
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Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.3µg |
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Vitamin A | 200IU | 105IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 5µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.03mg |
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Vitamin C | 17mg | 2.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.027mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.033mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.098mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.259mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.04mg |
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Folate | 29µg | 7µg |
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Vitamin K | 3µg | 16.4µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.005mg |
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Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.019mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.021mg |
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Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.029mg |
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Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.029mg |
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Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.006mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.019mg |
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Valine | 0.053mg | 0.022mg |
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Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.01mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.037g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.005g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.032g |
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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%

9%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%

8%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?

Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
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)