Tomato vs. Summer squash — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tomatoes and summer squash
- The amount of vitamin B6 and vitamin B2 in summer squash is higher than in tomatoes.
- Summer squash covers your daily vitamin B6 needs 11% more than tomatoes.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average 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 CopperCopper | +15.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +10.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +58.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +320% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +350% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +163.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +24.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +29.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +647.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +172.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +93.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
Protein:
1.21 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
3.35 g
Water:
94.64 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +21.6% |
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Fats
~0.18g
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Water
~94.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 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 | -36.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +93.8% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.089g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
1.25 g
Fructose:
1.37 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.03 g
Glucose:
0.75 g
Fructose:
0.95 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +66.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +44.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
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Starch
~0g
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Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.218mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.019mg | 0.142mg | 9% |
| Folate | 15µg | 29µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 13.7mg | 17mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 42µg | 10µg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.114mg | 0.175mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 0.12mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 0.95g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.089mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.594mg | 0.487mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.88g | 1.21g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.29mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.059mg | 0.051mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 237mg | 262mg | 1% |
| Calories | 18kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.18g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.89g | 3.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.69g | 2.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | 2.2g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 1.1g | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 6.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0.042mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0.017mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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
12%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Summer squash is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Summer squash contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Summer squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Summer squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Summer squash 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 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.