Squash, winter, all varieties, raw vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between squash, winter, all varieties, raw and summer squash
- Squash, winter, all varieties, raw has more vitamin A; however, summer squash has more vitamin B2 and vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for squash, winter, all varieties, raw is 23% higher.
Food types used in this article are Squash, winter, all varieties, raw and Squash, summer, all varieties, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +86.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +39.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +21.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
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 AVitamin A | +580% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +49.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +38.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +129% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +39.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +172.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +20.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.95 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
8.59 g
Water:
89.76 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +156.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +27.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.5% |
~equal in
Water
~94.64g
~equal in
Other
~0.62g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.056 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.9% |
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 68µg | 10µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.062mg | 0.142mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156mg | 0.218mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 12.3mg | 17mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.58mg | 0.35mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 262mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.1µg | 3µg | 2% |
| Carbs | 8.59g | 3.35g | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.1g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.071mg | 0.051mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 23mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.163mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Folate | 24µg | 29µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.188mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10mg | 6.7mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.95g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.95g | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.21mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 14mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.09g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5mg | 0.487mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.056g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.043mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.057mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.082mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.053mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.057mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
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
13%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squash, winter, all varieties, raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (2.2 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.