Horseradish vs. Squash
Nutrition comparison of Horseradish and Cooked Squash
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
horseradish
versus
cooked
squash
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in horseradish and squash:
- Both squash and horseradish are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Squash has 75% less sugar than horseradish.
- Squash has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, horseradish contains more folate.
- Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of calories - squash has 40 calories per 100 grams and horseradish has 48 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, horseradish is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to squash for protein. Horseradish has a macronutrient ratio of 9:80:11 and for squash, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Horseradish | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 9% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 90% |
| Fat | 11% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - squash has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both squash and horseradish are high in dietary fiber. Squash is very similar to squash for dietary fiber - squash has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and horseradish has 3.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Squash has 75% less sugar than horseradish - squash has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and horseradish has 8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of protein - squash has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both squash and horseradish are low in saturated fat - squash has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.09g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both squash and horseradish are high in Vitamin C. Horseradish has 65% more Vitamin C than squash - squash has 15.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and horseradish has 24.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than horseradish - squash has 558ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and horseradish does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - squash has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - squash has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and horseradish has 1.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Squash has more thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid, however, horseradish contains more folate. Both horseradish and squash contain significant amounts of riboflavin and Vitamin B6.
| Horseradish | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.072 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.024 MG | 0.017 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.969 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.093 MG | 0.359 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.073 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 57 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both squash and horseradish are high in calcium. Horseradish has 37% more calcium than squash - squash has 41mg of calcium per 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of iron - squash has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and horseradish has 0.42mg of iron.
potassium
Both squash and horseradish are high in potassium. Squash has 15% more potassium than horseradish - squash has 284mg of potassium per 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Horseradish | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 4570 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 10 UG | ~ |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 1130 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, horseradish has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than squash per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.053 G | 0.024 G |
| Total | 0.053 G | 0.024 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, horseradish has more linoleic acid than squash per 100 grams.
| Horseradish | Squash | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.285 G | 0.014 G |
| Total | 0.285 G | 0.014 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Horseradish or Squash .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Horseradish (Horseradish, prepared) and Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) .
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FAQ
Does squash or horseradish contain more calories in 100 grams?Squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of calories - squash has 40 calories in 100g and horseradish has 48 calories.
Does squash or horseradish have more carbohydrates?
By weight, squash and horseradish contain similar amounts of carbs - squash has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and horseradish has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does squash or horseradish contain more calcium?
Both squash and horseradish are high in calcium. Horseradish has 40% more calcium than squash - squash has 41mg of calcium in 100 grams and horseradish has 56mg of calcium.
Does squash or horseradish contain more potassium?
Both squash and horseradish are high in potassium. Squash has 20% more potassium than horseradish - squash has 284mg of potassium in 100 grams and horseradish has 246mg of potassium.