Summer squash vs. Fettuccine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between summer squash and fettuccine
- Summer squash has more vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B2, while fettuccine has more vitamin B3 and monounsaturated fat.
- Summer squash covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 13% more than fettuccine.
- Summer squash contains 5 times more folate than fettuccine. While summer squash contains 29µg of folate, fettuccine contains only 6µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in summer squash is lower.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of fettuccine is 47.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +183.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +56% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +336% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +383.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +269.6% |
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:
6.2 g
Fats:
2.7 g
Carbs:
14 g
Water:
75.2 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +412.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1400% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +317.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +206.5% |
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
0.9 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5525% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +349.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.05mg | 13% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 6.2g | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 1.8mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 166mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 6% | |
| Folate | 29µg | 6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.07mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 99kcal | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.09mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2g | 4% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 2.7g | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 14g | 4% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 168mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.9g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.45mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 15mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.3g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 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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7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 164mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.856g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $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?
Fettuccine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)