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Summer squash vs. Kit Kat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between summer squash and kit Kat

  • Summer squash has more vitamin C and vitamin B6; however, kit Kat is richer in vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B5, selenium, and iron.
  • Kit Kat covers your daily saturated fat needs 90% more than summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains less saturated fat.
  • Kit Kat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of kit Kat is 50, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Candies, KIT KAT Wafer Bar.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 38% 20% 38% 73% 2.5% 58% 7% 13% 27%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +222.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +117.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +733.3%
Contains more IronIron +185.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +331.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +255.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8% 6.8% 0% 29% 48% 9.4% 38% 4.6% 70% 13% 11% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +990%
Contains more FolateFolate +107.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +312.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +362.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
7% 26% 65%
Protein: 6.51 g
Fats: 25.99 g
Carbs: 64.59 g
Water: 1.63 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more WaterWater +5706.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +438%
Contains more FatsFats +14338.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1828.1%
Contains more OtherOther +106.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
73% 24% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.953 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.844 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.895 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +36425%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +905.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 68% 14%
Starch: 10.6 g
Sucrose: 40.04 g
Glucose: 0.16 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 8.21 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +368.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +375%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +133366.7%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Summer squash Kit Kat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Kit Kat DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.044g 17.953g 81%
Fats 0.18g 25.99g 40%
Calories 16kcal 518kcal 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.56µg 23%
Carbs 3.35g 64.59g 20%
Vitamin C 17mg 0mg 19%
Copper 0.051mg 0.22mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 5.844g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.02mg 15%
Phosphorus 38mg 135mg 14%
Calcium 15mg 125mg 11%
Protein 1.21g 6.51g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.64mg 10%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Iron 0.35mg 1mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.117mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.895g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.21mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 37mg 5%
Caffeine 0mg 14mg 4%
Starch 10.6g 4%
Cholesterol 0mg 11mg 4%
Choline 6.7mg 31mg 4%
Folate 29µg 14µg 4%
Manganese 0.175mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin K 3µg 5.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 10µg 24µg 2%
Zinc 0.29mg 0.09mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 54mg 2%
Potassium 262mg 231mg 1%
Fructose 0.95g 0.2g 1%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.34mg 1%
Net carbs 2.25g 63.59g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 48.68g N/A
Fiber 1.1g 1g 0%
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.5mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.099g N/A
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.09mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.19mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.069mg 0.52mg 0%
Lysine 0.065mg 0.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.017mg 0.16mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.27mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.36mg 0%
Histidine 0.025mg 0.11mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.075g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Kit Kat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Summer squash
20%
Kit Kat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
30%
Kit Kat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 52mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.909g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kit Kat
Kit Kat is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients
  2. Kit Kat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167992/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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