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Summer squash vs. Roe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Summer squash and Roe different?

  • Roe is higher than Summer squash in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Roe covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 481% more than Summer squash.
  • Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat.

Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Fish, roe, mixed species, cooked, dry heat 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +1246.2%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1255.3%
Contains more Zinc +341.4%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Selenium +25750%
Equal in Potassium - 283
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 9% 29% 19% 221% 25% 16% 35% 43% 2% 282%
Contains less Sodium -98.3%
Contains more Manganese +1246.2%
Contains more Calcium +86.7%
Contains more Iron +120%
Contains more Magnesium +52.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +1255.3%
Contains more Zinc +341.4%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Selenium +25750%
Equal in Potassium - 283

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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Roe
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.5%
Contains more Folate +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 16.4
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 19% 0% 0% 55% 70% 219% 42% 70% 43% 69% 1443% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +51.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +477.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +568.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +350.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +644.5%
Contains more Folate +217.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 16.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Contains more Protein +2265.3%
Contains more Fats +4472.2%
Contains more Other +319.4%
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
29% 8% 2% 59% 3%
Protein: 28.62 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 1.92 g
Water: 58.63 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +61.4%
Contains more Protein +2265.3%
Contains more Fats +4472.2%
Contains more Other +319.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13206.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3724.7%
30% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: 1.866 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.129 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.404 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13206.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3724.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Summer squash Roe Opinion
Net carbs 2.25g 1.92g Summer squash
Protein 1.21g 28.62g Roe
Fats 0.18g 8.23g Roe
Carbs 3.35g 1.92g Summer squash
Calories 16kcal 204kcal Roe
Fructose 0.95g Summer squash
Sugar 2.2g Roe
Fiber 1.1g 0g Summer squash
Calcium 15mg 28mg Roe
Iron 0.35mg 0.77mg Roe
Magnesium 17mg 26mg Roe
Phosphorus 38mg 515mg Roe
Potassium 262mg 283mg Roe
Sodium 2mg 117mg Summer squash
Zinc 0.29mg 1.28mg Roe
Copper 0.051mg 0.128mg Roe
Manganese 0.175mg 0.013mg Summer squash
Selenium 0.2µg 51.7µg Roe
Vitamin A 200IU 303IU Roe
Vitamin A RAE 10µg 91µg Roe
Vitamin E 0.12mg Summer squash
Vitamin C 17mg 16.4mg Summer squash
Vitamin B1 0.048mg 0.277mg Roe
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.949mg Roe
Vitamin B3 0.487mg 2.192mg Roe
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 1.154mg Roe
Vitamin B6 0.218mg 0.185mg Summer squash
Folate 29µg 92µg Roe
Vitamin B12 0µg 11.54µg Roe
Vitamin K 3µg Summer squash
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.375mg Roe
Threonine 0.028mg 1.305mg Roe
Isoleucine 0.042mg 1.465mg Roe
Leucine 0.069mg 2.509mg Roe
Lysine 0.065mg 2.179mg Roe
Methionine 0.017mg 0.71mg Roe
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 1.401mg Roe
Valine 0.053mg 1.676mg Roe
Histidine 0.025mg 0.778mg Roe
Cholesterol 0mg 479mg Summer squash
Saturated Fat 0.044g 1.866g Summer squash
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.747g Roe
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.26g Roe
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.105g Roe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g 2.129g Roe
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 3.404g Roe

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Summer squash Roe
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
169%
Roe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Summer squash
68%
Roe

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 479mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.822g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $100)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roe
Roe is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Roe
Roe is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174239/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.