Summer squash vs. Pear — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between summer squash and pear
- Summer squash has more vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, manganese, and folate, while pear has more fiber.
- Summer squash covers your daily need for vitamin B6, 15% more than pear.
- Summer squash contains 5 times more vitamin B2 than pear. While summer squash contains 0.142mg of vitamin B2, pear contains only 0.026mg.
- The amount of sugar in summer squash is lower.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of pear is 38.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Pears, raw.
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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 | +142.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +125.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +94.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +190% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +216.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +60.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 | +295.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +446.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +202.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +216.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +651.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +314.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +31.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +46.7% |
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:
0.36 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
15.23 g
Water:
83.96 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +236.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +28.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.6% |
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
0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +425% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
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Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.71 g
Glucose:
2.6 g
Fructose:
6.42 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +2266.7% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +246.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +575.8% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.029mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 4.3mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.026mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 6.42g | 7% |
| Folate | 29µg | 7µg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.048mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 15.23g | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 116mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.082mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 57kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.161mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.18mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.049mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 0.36g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 4.4µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.14g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 12.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 9.75g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 5.1mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.084g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.55g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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 contains less Sodium?
Pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pear is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)