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Summer squash vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Summer squash and Peppers

  • Peppers are higher than Summer squash in Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Peppers' daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 251% higher.
  • Summer squash has less Sugar.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Copper +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +29.8%
Contains more Copper +241.2%
Contains more Manganese +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Equal in Zinc - 0.3

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 B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.1%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +376.7%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.1%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +489.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +475%
Contains more Vitamin C +1326.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +376.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +182.4%
Equal in Water - 87.74
Equal in Other - 0.6
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +65.3%
Contains more Fats +11.1%
Contains more Carbs +182.4%
Equal in Water - 87.74
Equal in Other - 0.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
15% 8% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 1.21g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.18g 0.2g Peppers
Carbs 3.35g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 16kcal 40kcal Peppers
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 5.1g Summer squash
Fiber 1.1g 1.5g Peppers
Calcium 15mg 18mg Peppers
Iron 0.35mg 1.2mg Peppers
Magnesium 17mg 25mg Peppers
Phosphorus 38mg 46mg Peppers
Potassium 262mg 340mg Peppers
Sodium 2mg 7mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.3mg Peppers
Copper 0.051mg 0.174mg Peppers
Manganese 0.175mg 0.237mg Peppers
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Peppers
Vitamin A 200IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 17mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.09mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.061mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 29µg 23µg Summer squash
Vitamin K 3µg 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.028mg 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.069mg 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.065mg 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.017mg 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.053mg 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.025mg 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.021g Peppers
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.011g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peppers
Peppers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.