Summer squash vs. Hash browns — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between summer squash and hash browns?
- Summer squash is higher in vitamin C and vitamin B2, yet hash browns are higher in vitamin E, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, fiber, and vitamin K.
- Hash browns' daily need coverage for sodium is 25% more.
- Summer squash has 4 times more vitamin B2 than hash browns. While summer squash has 0.142mg of vitamin B2, hash browns have only 0.038mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in summer squash is lower.
- The glycemic index of summer squash is lower.
We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Fast foods, potatoes, hash browns, round pieces or patty types in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -99.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.5% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +26.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +71.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +24.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +157.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +214.8% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +273.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +17.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +141.7% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2083.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +185.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +277.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +145.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +230% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +165.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 5.665g | 37% |
Fats | 0.18g | 17.04g | 26% |
Sodium | 2mg | 566mg | 25% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 7.827g | 20% |
Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 2.62mg | 17% |
Calories | 16kcal | 272kcal | 13% |
Vitamin C | 17mg | 5.4mg | 13% |
Starch | 25.74g | 11% | |
Saturated fat | 0.044g | 2.54g | 11% |
Carbs | 3.35g | 28.88g | 9% |
Phosphorus | 38mg | 98mg | 9% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.038mg | 8% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 1.838mg | 8% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.137mg | 7% |
Fiber | 1.1g | 2.7g | 6% |
Vitamin K | 3µg | 9.9µg | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.38mg | 5% |
Copper | 0.051mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Folate | 29µg | 12µg | 4% |
Protein | 1.21g | 2.58g | 3% |
Iron | 0.35mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
Potassium | 262mg | 355mg | 3% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.186mg | 2% |
Choline | 6.7mg | 17.8mg | 2% |
Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.158mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
Fructose | 0.95g | 0.24g | 1% |
Magnesium | 17mg | 21mg | 1% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.36mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 2.25g | 26.18g | N/A |
Calcium | 15mg | 19mg | 0% |
Sugar | 2.2g | 0.56g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.056g | 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 - ALA | 0.441g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.03g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.131g | 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:
2.58 g
Fats:
17.04 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
49.27 g
Other:
2.23 g
Contains more WaterWater | +92.1% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.2% |
Contains more FatsFats | +9366.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +762.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +259.7% |
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
2.54 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
7.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +48818.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6265.2% |
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:
25.74 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.31 g
Fructose:
0.24 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +141.9% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +295.8% |
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
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