Summer squash vs. Red potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are summer squash and red potato different?
- Summer squash is higher in vitamin B2; however, red potato is richer in copper, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for copper for red potato is 14% higher.
- Summer squash contains 3 times more vitamin B2 than red potato. While summer squash contains 0.142mg of vitamin B2, red potato contains only 0.05mg.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index (13) than red potato (89).
Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Potatoes, red, flesh, and skin, baked are the varieties 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +64.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +108% |
| Contains more IronIron | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +241.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +37.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.5% |
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 | +34.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +227.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.1% |
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:
2.3 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
19.59 g
Water:
76.67 g
Other:
1.29 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +20% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +90.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +484.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +108.1% |
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
0.026 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.043 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -40.9% |
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:
15.15 g
Sucrose:
0.45 g
Glucose:
0.55 g
Fructose:
0.44 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +36.4% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +115.9% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1400% |
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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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.174mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 545mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 1.595mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Starch | 15.15g | 6% | |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 72mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 12.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 19.59g | 5% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 89kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.341mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.7mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 28mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 18.9mg | 2% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 2.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 0.44g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Folate | 29µg | 27µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 17.79g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 1.43g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.173mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.026g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.043g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.091mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.115mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red potato 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 ($)
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.