Summer squash vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between summer squash and herbal tea
- Summer squash has more vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, folate, copper, and phosphorus; however, herbal tea is richer in manganese.
- Summer squash covers your daily vitamin C needs 19% more than herbal tea.
- Summer squash has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of herbal tea is 0.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed.
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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 | +466.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1210% |
| Contains more IronIron | +337.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +625% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3700% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.6% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1575% |
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 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
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Water
~99.58g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.477mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Folate | 29µg | 1µg | 7% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 20mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.04mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.04mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 0kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 0g | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 0g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0g | 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% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
16%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
7%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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?
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)