Summer squash vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between summer squash and seaweed?
- Summer squash is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin C, yet seaweed is richer in vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Seaweed's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 53% higher.
- Summer squash has 109 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Summer squash has 0.218mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.
- Summer squash contains less sodium.
We used Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +194.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +611.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1020% |
| Contains more IronIron | +714.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +154.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +324.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +10.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +14.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +10800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +314.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +520.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +91% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +185.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +966.1% |
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
0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.047 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -82.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +89.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +512.5% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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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 K | 3µg | 66µg | 53% |
| Folate | 29µg | 180µg | 38% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 2.85mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 121mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.002mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 3mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 168mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 233mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.642mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.13mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.23mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 89mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.87mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 9.57g | 2% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 1.68g | 1% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 0.247g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Calories | 16kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 0.56g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.2mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 42mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 1.3g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.6g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.098g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.047g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.048mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.042mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.065mg | 0.082mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.017mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.041mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.053mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.025mg | 0.024mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.004g | N/A |
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
16%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seaweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seaweed 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.