Summer squash vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between summer squash and dulce de Leche?
- Summer squash is richer in vitamin C and vitamin B6, yet dulce de Leche is richer in calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, choline, vitamin B5, and vitamin B12.
- Dulce de Leche's daily need coverage for calcium is 24% higher.
- Summer squash has 14 times more vitamin B6 than dulce de Leche. Summer squash has 0.218mg of vitamin B6, while dulce de Leche has 0.016mg.
- Summer squash contains less saturated fat.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.
We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Dulce de Leche 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.
| Contains more IronIron | +105.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1175% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +8650% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +29.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1573.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +407.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1250% |
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 CVitamin C | +553.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +131.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1262.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +130.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +163.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +640% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +438.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1229.9% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Calcium | 15mg | 251mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 193mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 4.534g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.405mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 55.35g | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.016mg | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 2.6mg | 16% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 89.1mg | 15% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 315kcal | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.835mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.31µg | 13% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 7.35g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 6.84g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 29mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.002mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 74µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 129mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 2.7µg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.143g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.004mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.79mg | 5% |
| Folate | 29µg | 11µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 350mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.375g | 2% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 0.32g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 6IU | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 55.35g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 49.74g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.364g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.131g | N/A |
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:
6.84 g
Fats:
7.35 g
Carbs:
55.35 g
Water:
28.71 g
Other:
1.75 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +229.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +465.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3983.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1552.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.3% |
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
4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.375 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +13293.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +321.3% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 g
Sucrose:
41.77 g
Glucose:
1.7 g
Fructose:
0.32 g
Lactose:
4.92 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
1.03 g
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +196.9% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +139133.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +126.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
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Maltose
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