Summer squash vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are summer squash and salsify different?
- Summer squash is higher in vitamin C; however, salsify is richer in fiber.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for summer squash is 14% higher.
Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +213.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +37.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +269.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +24.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +900% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +286.6% |
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:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +358.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.17g
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
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +433.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.041g
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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| Vitamin C | 17mg | 4.6mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.1g | 8% |
| Folate | 29µg | 15µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 15.36g | 4% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 68kcal | 3% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 25.9mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 2.73g | 3% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 56mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 0.55mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.173mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.276mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.07mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 0.3µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.392mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.056mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 283mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.17g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 12.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 2.9g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.218mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Salsify 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.