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Tart vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between tart and summer squash

  • Tart has more iron, vitamin B2, selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin B6; however, summer squash is richer in vitamin C.
  • Tart covers your daily iron needs 38% more than summer squash.
  • Summer squash has 181 times less sodium than tart. Tart has 361mg of sodium, while summer squash has 2mg.
  • Tart has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tart is 45, while the glycemic index of summer squash is 13.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Breakfast tart, low fat 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.
Tart
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 13% 5.8% 128% 24% 7.6% 40% 47% 0% 70%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 4.5% 23% 13% 17% 7.9% 16% 0.26% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +158.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.3%
Contains more IronIron +877.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +144.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6350%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.29mg

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.
Tart
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 13% 95% 11% 0% 71% 127% 71% 0% 88% 0% 1% 75% 4.6%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 57% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 12% 33% 9.1% 9.3% 50% 0% 7.5% 22% 3.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +341.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +493.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +286.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +680.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +347.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
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4% 6% 77% 12%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 5.99 g
Carbs: 76.8 g
Water: 12.04 g
Other: 1.18 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 3.35 g
Water: 94.64 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +229.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3227.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2192.5%
Contains more OtherOther +90.3%
Contains more WaterWater +686%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tart
2
25% 60% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.393 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.878 g
30% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.089 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20762.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +886.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tart Summer squash
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tart Summer squash DV% diff.
Iron 3.42mg 0.35mg 38%
Vitamin B2 0.549mg 0.142mg 31%
Vitamin A 285µg 10µg 31%
Carbs 76.8g 3.35g 24%
Selenium 12.9µg 0.2µg 23%
Vitamin B3 3.8mg 0.487mg 21%
Vitamin B1 0.285mg 0.048mg 20%
Folate 100µg 29µg 18%
Calories 372kcal 16kcal 18%
Sodium 361mg 2mg 16%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 17mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.38mg 0.218mg 12%
Fats 5.99g 0.18g 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.338g 0.016g 8%
Phosphorus 93mg 38mg 8%
Manganese 0.175mg 8%
Potassium 66mg 262mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.393g 0.044g 6%
Magnesium 44mg 17mg 6%
Protein 3.99g 1.21g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.878g 0.089g 5%
Calcium 44mg 15mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.53mg 0.12mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3µg 2%
Copper 0.073mg 0.051mg 2%
Fiber 1.5g 1.1g 2%
Fructose 0.95g 1%
Net carbs 75.3g 2.25g N/A
Sugar 4.87g 2.2g N/A
Zinc 0.28mg 0.29mg 0%
Choline 8.4mg 6.7mg 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tart Summer squash
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
43%
Tart
16%
Summer squash
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Tart
12%
Summer squash

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tart
Tart is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 359mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.349g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Tart - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175069/nutrients
  2. Summer squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170487/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.