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Summer squash vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Summer squash and Potato wedges

  • Summer squash is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin C, however, Potato wedges are richer in Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Summer squash has 7 times more Sugar than Potato wedges. While Summer squash has 2.2g of Sugar, Potato wedges have only 0.3g.

The food types used in this comparison are Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.

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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 -95.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15
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 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +11.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +128.9%
Contains more Potassium +50.4%
Contains more Zinc +27.6%
Equal in Calcium - 15

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%
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 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +255%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +60.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +661.2%
Contains more Other +109.7%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Water +38.6%
Contains more Protein +123.1%
Contains more Fats +1122.2%
Contains more Carbs +661.2%
Contains more Other +109.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8968.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Potato wedges Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 23.5g Potato wedges
Protein 1.21g 2.7g Potato wedges
Fats 0.18g 2.2g Potato wedges
Carbs 3.35g 25.5g Potato wedges
Calories 16kcal 123kcal Potato wedges
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 0.3g Potato wedges
Fiber 1.1g 2g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 15mg
Iron 0.35mg 0.7mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 17mg 19mg Potato wedges
Phosphorus 38mg 87mg Potato wedges
Potassium 262mg 394mg Potato wedges
Sodium 2mg 49mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.37mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.051mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg Summer squash
Vitamin A 200IU 0IU Summer squash
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 0µg Summer squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 11.2mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.1mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.04mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 1.54mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.155mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.35mg Potato wedges
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
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.55g Summer squash
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Potato wedges
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
15%
Potato wedges
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
13%
Potato wedges

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.506g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Summer squash
Summer squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.