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Chayote vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Broccoli different?

  • Chayote is higher in Copper, and Folate, however, Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Broccoli is 91% higher.
  • Chayote contains 3 times more Copper than Broccoli. While Chayote contains 0.123mg of Copper, Broccoli contains only 0.049mg.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Broccoli, 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 -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +114.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +1150%
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 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -93.9%
Contains more Zinc +80.5%
Contains more Copper +151%
Contains more Calcium +176.5%
Contains more Iron +114.7%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +152.8%
Contains more Manganese +11.1%
Contains more Selenium +1150%

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 Folate +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +1058.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2378%
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 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Folate +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +550%
Contains more Vitamin C +1058.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +303.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +2378%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +184.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.2%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 89.3
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Protein +243.9%
Contains more Fats +184.6%
Contains more Carbs +47.2%
Contains more Other +190%
Equal in Water - 89.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.011

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Broccoli
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 Chayote Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 0.82g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.13g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 4.51g 6.64g Broccoli
Calories 19kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.66g 1.7g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 17mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.34mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 12mg 21mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 18mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 125mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 2mg 33mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.41mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.049mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.21mg Broccoli
Selenium 0.2µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 0IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 7.7mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.639mg Broccoli
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 93µg 63µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.04mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.077mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.039mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.001mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.063mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.015mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.039g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.038g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.