Winter squash vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between winter squash and broccoli
- Winter squash has more vitamin A; however, broccoli has more vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, vitamin B5, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for winter squash is 92% higher.
- Broccoli has a higher glycemic index than winter squash.
Food types used in this article are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt and Broccoli, 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 | +67.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +31.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +86.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +525% |
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 | +741.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +829.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +550% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +343.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +74.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +29.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +144.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2209.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +215% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +76.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.89 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
8.85 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
2.82 g
Fats:
0.37 g
Carbs:
6.64 g
Water:
89.3 g
Other:
0.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +216.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.37g
~equal in
Water
~89.3g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.072 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.038 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +286.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -45.8% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 89.2mg | 88% |
| Vitamin K | 4.4µg | 101.6µg | 81% |
| Vitamin A | 261µg | 31µg | 26% |
| Folate | 20µg | 63µg | 11% |
| Phosphorus | 19mg | 66mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.234mg | 0.573mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.016mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.44mg | 0.73mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.067mg | 0.117mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.78mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 2.5µg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.89g | 2.82g | 4% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 47mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 316mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.22mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.161mg | 0.175mg | 1% |
| Choline | 10.6mg | 18.7mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.187mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.85g | 6.64g | 1% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 33mg | 1% |
| Calories | 37kcal | 34kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.35g | 0.37g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.05g | 4.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.3g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.072g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.026g | 0.011g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.013mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.05mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.033mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.035mg | 0.117mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.038mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.017mg | 0.059mg | 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
18%
59%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
19%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)