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Chayote vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Beetroot different?

  • Chayote is higher in Copper, however, Beetroot is richer in Manganese, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Chayote contains 2 times more Zinc than Beetroot. While Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, Beetroot contains only 0.35mg.
  • Chayote has less Sugar.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Beets, raw are the varieties used 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 less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains more Manganese +74.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +111.4%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +160%
Contains more Manganese +74.1%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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 E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +17.2%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +1950%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.9%
Contains more Folate +17.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +112%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Water - 87.58
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more Protein +96.3%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +112%
Contains more Other +260%
Equal in Water - 87.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.06
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.06 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.027
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.06

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Beetroot Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 6.76g Beetroot
Protein 0.82g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.13g 0.17g Beetroot
Carbs 4.51g 9.56g Beetroot
Calories 19kcal 43kcal Beetroot
Sugar 1.66g 6.76g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 2.8g Beetroot
Calcium 17mg 16mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 18mg 40mg Beetroot
Potassium 125mg 325mg Beetroot
Sodium 2mg 78mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.35mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.075mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.329mg Beetroot
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Beetroot
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.04mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 4.9mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.031mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.334mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.155mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.067mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 109µg Beetroot
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.2µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.04mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.077mg 0.068mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.001mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.046mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.056mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.06g Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Beetroot
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
14%
Chayote
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 76mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot 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.

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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.