Summer squash vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between summer squash and pizza
- Summer squash has more vitamin C; however, pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and calcium.
- Pizza covers your daily selenium needs 36% more than summer squash.
- Pizza has 12 times less vitamin C than summer squash. Summer squash has 17mg of vitamin C, while pizza has 1.4mg.
- Summer squash contains less saturated fat.
- Pizza has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pizza is 60, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +52.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +41.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1153.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +608.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +362.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +468.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9850% |
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 | +1114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +590% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +591.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +712.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +37.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +685.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +123.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +220.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +144.8% |
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:
11.39 g
Fats:
9.69 g
Carbs:
33.33 g
Water:
43.17 g
Other:
2.42 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +119.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +841.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5283.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +894.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +290.3% |
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
4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.681 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +16200% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1788.8% |
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:
26.95 g
Sucrose:
0.2 g
Glucose:
0.78 g
Fructose:
1 g
Lactose:
0.42 g
Maltose:
1.05 g
Galactose:
0.13 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +566.7% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Glucose
~0.78g
~equal in
Fructose
~1g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 19.9µg | 36% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.39mg | 29% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 2.48mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 598mg | 26% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 216mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 3.825mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 4.465g | 20% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 11.39g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 1.4mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 188mg | 17% |
| Folate | 29µg | 93µg | 16% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 9.69g | 15% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 266kcal | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 1.681g | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.08mg | 11% |
| Starch | 26.95g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 33.33g | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.34mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.36mg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 69µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.105mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 2.608g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.83mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.195mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 262mg | 172mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 6.7µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 24mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 16.4mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 31.03g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 3.58g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.241g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.564mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.77mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.264mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.664mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.72mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.355mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.175g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.009g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 1.367g | N/A |
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
58%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 596mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.421g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pizza is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pizza is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)