Summer squash vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between summer squash and taco
- Summer squash has more vitamin C, while taco has more vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, fiber, iron, and vitamin K.
- Taco covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 39% more than summer squash.
- Summer squash contains 43 times more vitamin C than taco. While summer squash contains 17mg of vitamin C, taco contains only 0.4mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in summer squash is lower.
- Summer squash has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of summer squash is 13, while the glycemic index of taco is 39.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Squash, summer, all varieties, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell.
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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 | +25.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +88.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +493.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +240% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +51% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +503.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +368.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4500% |
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 | +4150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +238.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +410% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +377.6% |
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:
8.86 g
Fats:
12.7 g
Carbs:
19.85 g
Water:
57.02 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +66% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +632.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6955.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +492.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.2% |
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
4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.042 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +27468.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3318% |
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:
14.78 g
Sucrose:
0.4 g
Glucose:
0.2 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +275% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +216.7% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1233.3% |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.93µg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 38mg | 178mg | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 3.042g | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.044g | 4.384g | 20% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 12.7g | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 0.4mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 397mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 9.2µg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.21g | 8.86g | 15% |
| Zinc | 0.29mg | 1.75mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 4.411g | 11% |
| Iron | 0.35mg | 1.19mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.9g | 11% |
| Calories | 16kcal | 226kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.09mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 3µg | 15.3µg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 28mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.487mg | 1.65mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 89mg | 7% |
| Starch | 14.78g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.142mg | 0.06mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3.35g | 19.85g | 6% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 32mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 17mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Folate | 29µg | 19µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.6mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.051mg | 0.077mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.175mg | 0.249mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 209mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 10µg | 20µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
| Net carbs | 2.25g | 15.95g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.048mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.467g | N/A |
| 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% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.166g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.708g | N/A |
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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
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22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Taco is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Summer squash is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 395mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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.