Summer squash vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between summer squash and lamb
- Summer squash has more vitamin C, while lamb has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, phosphorus, iron, and choline.
- Lamb covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 106% more than summer squash.
- The amount of saturated fat in summer squash is lower.
- Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.
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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 | -97.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +695.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +437.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1437.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13100% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +67.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +61.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +108.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +76.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1267.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +325.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +53.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1298.5% |
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:
24.52 g
Fats:
20.94 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
53.72 g
Other:
0.82 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +76.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1926.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +11533.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.3% |
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
8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.51 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +55025% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1596.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 2.55µg | 106% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 26.4µg | 48% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 24.52g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 8.83g | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 6.66mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 4.46mg | 38% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 20.94g | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 97mg | 32% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 8.82g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 188mg | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0mg | 19% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 1.88mg | 19% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 93.7mg | 16% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 294kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.66mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.51g | 9% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.119mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.022mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 0g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 72mg | 3% |
| Folate | 29µg | 18µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 0g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 4.6µg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 310mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.14mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 1.05mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 1.183mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 1.908mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 2.166mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.998mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 1.323mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.777mg | 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
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52%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 70mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.786g)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins