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Brussels sprout vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprout and Chayote?

  • Brussels sprout is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 144% more.
  • Chayote contains 11 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprout. Brussels sprout contains 85mg of Vitamin C, while Chayote contains 7.7mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this article.

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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 +147.1%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +211.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +75.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 53% 17% 30% 35% 4% 12% 24% 44% 9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +147.1%
Contains more Iron +311.8%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +283.3%
Contains more Potassium +211.2%
Contains more Manganese +78.3%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +76.2%
Contains more Copper +75.7%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4217.1%
Contains more Folate +52.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 18% 0% 284% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 46% 0% 443%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 26% 7% 7% 9% 15% 18% 70% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +4217.1%
Contains more Folate +52.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +312.2%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +98.4%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Equal in Water - 94.24
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +312.2%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +98.4%
Contains more Other +356.7%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268321.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%
100%
Saturated Fat: 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 153 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +268321.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprout Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 5.15g 2.81g Brussels sprout
Protein 3.38g 0.82g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Brussels sprout
Carbs 8.95g 4.51g Brussels sprout
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout
Sugar 2.2g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Brussels sprout
Calcium 42mg 17mg Brussels sprout
Iron 1.4mg 0.34mg Brussels sprout
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Brussels sprout
Phosphorus 69mg 18mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 389mg 125mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 25mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.42mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.07mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.337mg 0.189mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 85mg 7.7mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.025mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.029mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.47mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.249mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Folate 61µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 177µg 4.1µg Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.011mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.12mg 0.04mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.044mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.152mg 0.077mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.154mg 0.039mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.032mg 0.001mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.047mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.155mg 0.063mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.076mg 0.015mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.01g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.057g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprout Chayote
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
81%
Brussels sprout
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprout
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/nutrients
  2. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.