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Summer squash vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Summer squash and Mars

  • Summer squash has more Vitamin C, while Mars has more Calcium, and Iron.
  • Mars covers your daily need of Saturated Fat 58% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 34 times more Vitamin C than Mars. While Summer squash contains 17mg of Vitamin C, Mars contains only 0.5mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Summer squash is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.

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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 Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +145.7%
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% 33% 0% 0% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +145.7%

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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Mars
Contains more Vitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +3300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +5467.1%
Contains more Protein +253.7%
Contains more Fats +10633.3%
Contains more Carbs +2061.2%
Contains more Other +271%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
4% 19% 72% 2% 2%
Protein: 4.28 g
Fats: 19.32 g
Carbs: 72.4 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Water +5467.1%
Contains more Protein +253.7%
Contains more Fats +10633.3%
Contains more Carbs +2061.2%
Contains more Other +271%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
100%
Saturated Fat: 11.651 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

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 Mars
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Mars Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 70.4g Mars
Protein 1.21g 4.28g Mars
Fats 0.18g 19.32g Mars
Carbs 3.35g 72.4g Mars
Calories 16kcal 475kcal Mars
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 58.94g Summer squash
Fiber 1.1g 2g Mars
Calcium 15mg 90mg Mars
Iron 0.35mg 0.86mg Mars
Magnesium 17mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 38mg Summer squash
Potassium 262mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 136mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 200IU 167IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 0.5mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg Summer squash
Vitamin B2 0.142mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg Summer squash
Threonine 0.028mg Summer squash
Isoleucine 0.042mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg Summer squash
Lysine 0.065mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Summer squash
Valine 0.053mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg Summer squash
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Summer squash
Trans Fat 0g 0.131g Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 11.651g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Summer squash Mars
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
1%
Mars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
8%
Mars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 56.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 134mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash 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. Mars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168814/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.