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Summer squash vs. Lasagne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer squash and Lasagne different?

  • Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Lasagne is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lasagne covers your daily need of Selenium 29% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 7 times more Vitamin C than Lasagne. Summer squash contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Lasagne contains 2.5mg.
  • Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat.

Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Lasagna with meat sauce, frozen, prepared types were used 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 more Potassium +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +7850%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 27% 15% 50% 18% 49% 24% 30% 26% 87%
Contains more Potassium +33.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains more Iron +102.9%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.6%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Contains more Manganese +10.3%
Contains more Selenium +7850%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 57% 12% 33% 10% 10% 51% 22% 0% 8%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 17% 0% 9% 18% 18% 29% 20% 29% 18% 42% 18%
Contains more Vitamin C +580%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +78.7%
Contains more Folate +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +118.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +608.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +45.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +213.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +108.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +501.7%
Contains more Fats +2633.3%
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +153.2%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
7% 5% 15% 71%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 4.92 g
Carbs: 15.36 g
Water: 70.87 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +33.5%
Contains more Protein +501.7%
Contains more Fats +2633.3%
Contains more Carbs +358.5%
Contains more Other +153.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10887.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.5%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
52% 39% 10%
Saturated Fat: 2.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.758 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.433 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10887.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +386.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1700%
Contains more Glucose +24%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.04
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
76% 4% 7% 8% 5%
Starch: 9.83 g
Sucrose: 0.54 g
Glucose: 0.93 g
Fructose: 1.04 g
Lactose: 0.6 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1700%
Contains more Glucose +24%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Equal in Fructose - 1.04

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 Lasagne
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Lasagne Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 13.66g Lasagne
Protein 1.21g 7.28g Lasagne
Fats 0.18g 4.92g Lasagne
Carbs 3.35g 15.36g Lasagne
Calories 16kcal 135kcal Lasagne
Starch 9.83g Lasagne
Fructose 0.95g 1.04g Lasagne
Sugar 2.2g 3.11g Summer squash
Fiber 1.1g 1.7g Lasagne
Calcium 15mg 88mg Lasagne
Iron 0.35mg 0.71mg Lasagne
Magnesium 17mg 20mg Lasagne
Phosphorus 38mg 115mg Lasagne
Potassium 262mg 196mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 373mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.87mg Lasagne
Copper 0.051mg 0.09mg Lasagne
Manganese 0.175mg 0.193mg Lasagne
Selenium 0.2µg 15.9µg Lasagne
Vitamin A 200IU 437IU Lasagne
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 41µg Lasagne
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.85mg Lasagne
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU Lasagne
Vitamin C 17mg 2.5mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.07mg Lasagne
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.074mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 1.528mg Lasagne
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.323mg Lasagne
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.122mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 24µg Summer squash
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.33µg Lasagne
Vitamin K 3µg 7µg Lasagne
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.085mg Lasagne
Threonine 0.028mg 0.219mg Lasagne
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.224mg Lasagne
Leucine 0.069mg 0.578mg Lasagne
Lysine 0.065mg 0.486mg Lasagne
Methionine 0.017mg 0.164mg Lasagne
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.329mg Lasagne
Valine 0.053mg 0.285mg Lasagne
Histidine 0.025mg 0.183mg Lasagne
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Summer squash
Trans Fat 0g 0.196g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 2.348g Summer squash
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Lasagne
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Lasagne
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.758g Lasagne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.433g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.322g Lasagne
Omega-3 - ALA 0.026g Lasagne
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.006g Lasagne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Lasagne
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Summer squash
20%
Lasagne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
35%
Lasagne

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 371mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.304g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lasagne
Lasagne is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Lasagne - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172114/nutrients

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

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