Summer squash vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Summer squash and Rutabagas?
- Summer squash is richer in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, yet Rutabagas are richer in Vitamin C.
- Summer squash has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Rutabagas. Summer squash has 0.142mg of Vitamin B2, while Rutabagas have 0.04mg.
- Summer squash contains less Sugar.
We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Rutabagas, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Copper
+59.4%
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Manganese
+33.6%
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Calcium
+186.7%
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Iron
+25.7%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Phosphorus
+39.5%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Selenium
+250%
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Sodium
-83.3%
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Zinc
+20.8%
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Copper
+59.4%
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Manganese
+33.6%
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Calcium
+186.7%
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Iron
+25.7%
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Magnesium
+17.6%
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Phosphorus
+39.5%
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Potassium
+16.4%
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Selenium
+250%
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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Vitamin A
+9900%
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Vitamin B2
+255%
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Vitamin B6
+118%
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Folate
+38.1%
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Vitamin K
+900%
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Vitamin E
+150%
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Vitamin C
+47.1%
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Vitamin B1
+87.5%
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Vitamin B3
+43.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.16
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Vitamin A
+9900%
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Vitamin B2
+255%
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Vitamin B6
+118%
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Folate
+38.1%
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Vitamin K
+900%
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Vitamin E
+150%
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Vitamin C
+47.1%
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Vitamin B1
+87.5%
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Vitamin B3
+43.7%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.16
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+12%
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Fats
+12.5%
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Carbs
+157.3%
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Other
+14.5%
Equal in Water - 89.43
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
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Protein
+12%
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Fats
+12.5%
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Carbs
+157.3%
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Other
+14.5%
Equal in Water - 89.43
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-38.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+56.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Saturated Fat:
0.044 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.088 g
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Saturated Fat
-38.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+56.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.088
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1666.7%
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Glucose
+206.7%
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Fructose
+69.5%
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Maltose
+∞%
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:
0.4 g
Sucrose:
0.53 g
Glucose:
2.3 g
Fructose:
1.61 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.02 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+1666.7%
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Glucose
+206.7%
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Fructose
+69.5%
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Maltose
+∞%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 2.25g | 6.32g |
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| Protein | 1.21g | 1.08g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0.16g |
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| Carbs | 3.35g | 8.62g |
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| Calories | 16kcal | 37kcal |
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| Starch | 0.4g |
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| Fructose | 0.95g | 1.61g |
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| Sugar | 2.2g | 4.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 2.3g |
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| Calcium | 15mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.44mg |
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| Magnesium | 17mg | 20mg |
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| Phosphorus | 38mg | 53mg |
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| Potassium | 262mg | 305mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.24mg |
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| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.032mg |
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| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.131mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 200IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 10µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.3mg |
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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.09mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.7mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.1mg |
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| Folate | 29µg | 21µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3µg | 0.3µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.042mg |
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| Leucine | 0.069mg |
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| Lysine | 0.065mg |
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| Methionine | 0.017mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg |
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| Valine | 0.053mg |
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| Histidine | 0.025mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.044g | 0.027g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.016g | 0.025g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.088g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
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 - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rutabagas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rutabagas 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 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.