Summer squash vs. Daikon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Summer squash and Daikon
- Summer squash is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, however, Daikon is richer in Copper, and Vitamin C.
- Summer squash's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 13% higher.
- Summer squash has 7 times more Vitamin B2 than Daikon. While Summer squash has 0.142mg of Vitamin B2, Daikon has only 0.02mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Radishes, oriental, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +93.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +360.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +125.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +610% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +143.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +373.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +29.4% |
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:
0.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4.1 g
Water:
94.62 g
Other:
0.58 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +101.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +80% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +22.4% |
~equal in
Water
~94.62g
~equal in
Other
~0.58g
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
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.017 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.045 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +97.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -31.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.017g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 16kcal | 18kcal |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 0.6g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 22mg |
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| Net carbs | 2.25g | 2.5g |
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| Carbs | 3.35g | 4.1g |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 16mg |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 227mg |
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| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.4mg |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 2.5g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.115mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.15mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 23mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 21mg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.038mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.138mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.046mg |
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| Vitamin K | 3µg | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 28µg |
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| Choline | 6.7mg | 7.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.03g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.017g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.045g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.025mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.026mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.031mg |
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| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.03mg |
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| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.006mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.02mg |
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| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.028mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 0.95g |
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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
17%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Daikon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.