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Chayote vs. Napa cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Chayote and Napa cabbage different?

  • Chayote has more Folate, and Zinc than Napa cabbage.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Chayote is 13% higher.
  • Chayote contains 5 times more Zinc than Napa cabbage. While Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, Napa cabbage contains only 0.14mg.

Chayote, fruit, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked 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 more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
Equal in Manganese - 0.203
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +43.7%
Contains less Sodium -81.8%
Contains more Zinc +428.6%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +70.6%
Contains more Iron +117.6%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Phosphorus - 19
Equal in Manganese - 0.203

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 C +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +611.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +140.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +611.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.4%
Contains more Folate +116.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.466

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +102.2%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Equal in Water - 96.33
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Carbs +102.2%
Contains more Other +76.5%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Equal in Water - 96.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 2.23g Chayote
Protein 0.82g 1.1g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.13g 0.17g Napa cabbage
Carbs 4.51g 2.23g Chayote
Calories 19kcal 12kcal Chayote
Sugar 1.66g Napa cabbage
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 29mg Napa cabbage
Iron 0.34mg 0.74mg Napa cabbage
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 19mg Napa cabbage
Potassium 125mg 87mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 11mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.14mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.096mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.203mg Napa cabbage
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin A 0IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 3.2mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.005mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.466mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.035mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.037mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 43µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg Chayote
Phenylalanine 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g Napa cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Napa cabbage
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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.