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Winter squash vs. Pickled cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Winter squash and Pickled cucumber

  • Winter squash has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Pickled cucumber is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Pickled cucumber covers your daily Sodium needs 52% more than Winter squash.
  • Winter squash has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Squash, winter, all varieties, cooked, baked, without salt and Pickles, cucumber, sour.

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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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +947.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Copper - 0.085
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 17% 10% 9% 22% 1% 6% 28% 25% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 15% 3% 6% 3% 158% 1% 29% 2% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.7%
Contains more Potassium +947.8%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Manganese +1600%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Iron - 0.4
Equal in Copper - 0.085

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2634.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1688.9%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +968.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 314% 3% 0% 32% 4% 16% 10% 15% 38% 15% 0% 11%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 4% 0% 3% 0% 3% 3% 1% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +2634.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +860%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +570%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +515.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1688.9%
Contains more Folate +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +968.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.7%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +291.6%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Equal in Water - 94.08
9% 89%
Protein: 0.89 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 8.85 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 0.7 g
2% 94% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.26 g
Water: 94.08 g
Other: 3.13 g
Contains more Protein +169.7%
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +291.6%
Contains more Other +347.1%
Equal in Water - 94.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.072 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.026 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.147 g
38% 2% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.081 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Winter squash Pickled cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 6.05g 1.06g Winter squash
Protein 0.89g 0.33g Winter squash
Fats 0.35g 0.2g Winter squash
Carbs 8.85g 2.26g Winter squash
Calories 37kcal 11kcal Winter squash
Sugar 3.3g 1.06g Pickled cucumber
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g Winter squash
Calcium 22mg 0mg Winter squash
Iron 0.44mg 0.4mg Winter squash
Magnesium 13mg 4mg Winter squash
Phosphorus 19mg 14mg Winter squash
Potassium 241mg 23mg Winter squash
Sodium 1mg 1208mg Winter squash
Zinc 0.22mg 0.02mg Winter squash
Copper 0.082mg 0.085mg Pickled cucumber
Manganese 0.187mg 0.011mg Winter squash
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg Winter squash
Vitamin A 5223IU 191IU Winter squash
Vitamin A RAE 261µg 10µg Winter squash
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.09mg Winter squash
Vitamin C 9.6mg 1mg Winter squash
Vitamin B1 0.016mg 0mg Winter squash
Vitamin B2 0.067mg 0.01mg Winter squash
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0mg Winter squash
Vitamin B5 0.234mg 0.038mg Winter squash
Vitamin B6 0.161mg 0.009mg Winter squash
Folate 20µg 1µg Winter squash
Vitamin K 4.4µg 47µg Pickled cucumber
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.003mg Winter squash
Threonine 0.027mg 0.009mg Winter squash
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0.01mg Winter squash
Leucine 0.05mg 0.014mg Winter squash
Lysine 0.033mg 0.014mg Winter squash
Methionine 0.011mg 0.003mg Winter squash
Phenylalanine 0.035mg 0.009mg Winter squash
Valine 0.038mg 0.011mg Winter squash
Histidine 0.017mg 0.005mg Winter squash
Saturated Fat 0.072g 0.052g Pickled cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g 0.003g Winter squash
Polyunsaturated fat 0.147g 0.081g Winter squash

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Winter squash Pickled cucumber
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
38%
Winter squash
12%
Pickled cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Winter squash
21%
Pickled cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Winter squash
Winter squash contains less Sodium (difference - 1207mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Winter squash
Winter squash is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Winter squash
Winter squash is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winter squash
Winter squash is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Winter squash
Winter squash is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.24g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pickled cucumber
Pickled cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Winter squash - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170490/nutrients
  2. Pickled cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169379/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.