Summer squash vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between summer squash and chili pepper
- The amount of vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin K, copper, and iron in chili pepper is higher than in summer squash.
- Chili pepper covers your daily vitamin C needs 141% more than summer squash.
- Summer squash contains less sugar.
- Chili pepper has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chili pepper is 45, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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 ZincZinc | +11.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +35.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +22.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +152.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +13.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +150% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +65.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +26.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +745.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +155.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +366.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +62.7% |
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:
1.87 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
8.81 g
Water:
88.02 g
Other:
0.86 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +54.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +144.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +163% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.7% |
~equal in
Water
~88.02g
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
0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.239 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +168.5% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.042g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 143.7mg | 141% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.506mg | 22% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 1.03mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.129mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 14µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 1.244mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 48µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.086mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 322mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Folate | 29µg | 23µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 8.81g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.87g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.201mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 10.9mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.239g | 1% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 40kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 23mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.187mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 7.31g | N/A |
| Calcium | 15mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 5.3g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.042g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.041mg | 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
16%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
18%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chili pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)