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Summer squash vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer squash and Red leaf lettuce different?

  • Summer squash is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, while Red leaf lettuce is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron.
  • Red leaf lettuce covers your daily need of Vitamin K 114% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash contains 5 times more Vitamin C than Red leaf lettuce. Summer squash contains 17mg of Vitamin C, while Red leaf lettuce contains 3.7mg.
  • Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar.

Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, raw types were used in this article.

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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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
6
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4
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Selenium +650%
Summer squash
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 1% 8% 17% 23% 2%
Red leaf lettuce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 45% 9% 12% 17% 4% 6% 10% 27% 9%
Contains more Magnesium +41.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +40.1%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +45%
Contains more Copper +82.1%
Contains more Calcium +120%
Contains more Iron +242.9%
Contains more Manganese +16%
Contains more Selenium +650%

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.
Summer squash
Summer squash
5
:
5
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Vitamin C +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more Vitamin A +3646%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4576.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.144
Summer squash
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%
Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 450% 3% 0% 13% 16% 18% 7% 9% 24% 27% 0% 351%
Contains more Vitamin C +359.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +84.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +118%
Contains more Vitamin A +3646%
Contains more Vitamin E +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Folate +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +4576.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.144

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
2
:
3
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.33
Equal in Water - 95.64
Summer squash
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Red leaf lettuce
2% 96%
Protein: 1.33 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 95.64 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +48.2%
Contains more Other +12.7%
Contains more Fats +22.2%
Equal in Protein - 1.33
Equal in Water - 95.64

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
2
:
1
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%
Summer squash
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Red leaf lettuce
18% 5% 77%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.072 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +23.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -61.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Summer squash
Summer squash
3
:
0
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +239.3%
Summer squash
2% 43% 55%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.95 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Red leaf lettuce
42% 58%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.28 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +275%
Contains more Fructose +239.3%

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 Red leaf lettuce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Red leaf lettuce Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 1.36g Summer squash
Protein 1.21g 1.33g Red leaf lettuce
Fats 0.18g 0.22g Red leaf lettuce
Carbs 3.35g 2.26g Summer squash
Calories 16kcal 16kcal
Fructose 0.95g 0.28g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g 0.48g Red leaf lettuce
Fiber 1.1g 0.9g Summer squash
Calcium 15mg 33mg Red leaf lettuce
Iron 0.35mg 1.2mg Red leaf lettuce
Magnesium 17mg 12mg Summer squash
Phosphorus 38mg 28mg Summer squash
Potassium 262mg 187mg Summer squash
Sodium 2mg 25mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 0.2mg Summer squash
Copper 0.051mg 0.028mg Summer squash
Manganese 0.175mg 0.203mg Red leaf lettuce
Selenium 0.2µg 1.5µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A 200IU 7492IU Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 375µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.15mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin C 17mg 3.7mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.064mg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.077mg Summer squash
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 0.321mg Summer squash
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.144mg Summer squash
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.1mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 36µg Red leaf lettuce
Vitamin K 3µg 140.3µg Red leaf lettuce
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.022mg Red leaf lettuce
Threonine 0.028mg 0.048mg Red leaf lettuce
Isoleucine 0.042mg 0.038mg Summer squash
Leucine 0.069mg 0.07mg Red leaf lettuce
Lysine 0.065mg 0.045mg Summer squash
Methionine 0.017mg 0.016mg Summer squash
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0.067mg Red leaf lettuce
Valine 0.053mg 0.048mg Summer squash
Histidine 0.025mg 0.019mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 0.017g Red leaf lettuce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 0.005g Summer squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.072g Summer squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Red leaf lettuce
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
76%
Red leaf lettuce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
14%
Red leaf lettuce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Red leaf lettuce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168431/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.