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Chayote vs. Onion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chayote and Onion

  • Onion contains less Folate, Copper, and Zinc than Chayote.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 19% higher.
  • Onion contains 4 times less Zinc than Chayote. Chayote contains 0.74mg of Zinc, while Onion contains 0.17mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Chayote is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Onions, raw.

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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.
Chayote
Chayote
6
:
4
Onion
Onion
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Onion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 8% 8% 13% 13% 1% 5% 14% 17% 3%
Contains more Iron +61.9%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +335.3%
Contains more Copper +215.4%
Contains more Manganese +46.5%
Contains more Calcium +35.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.1%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
Chayote
Chayote
7
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +925%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.4
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027
Chayote
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%
Onion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 25% 12% 7% 3% 8% 28% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +305.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +102.4%
Contains more Folate +389.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +925%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.4
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.027

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
3
Onion
Onion
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 89.11
Chayote
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Onion
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.34 g
Water: 89.11 g
Other: 0.35 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Protein +34.1%
Contains more Carbs +107.1%
Contains more Other +16.7%
Equal in Water - 89.11

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chayote
Chayote
2
:
1
Onion
Onion
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Onion
58% 18% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.042 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +30%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Onion
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Onion Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 7.64g Onion
Protein 0.82g 1.1g Onion
Fats 0.13g 0.1g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 9.34g Onion
Calories 19kcal 40kcal Onion
Fructose 1.29g Onion
Sugar 1.66g 4.24g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 1.7g
Calcium 17mg 23mg Onion
Iron 0.34mg 0.21mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 10mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 29mg Onion
Potassium 125mg 146mg Onion
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.17mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.039mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.129mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Onion
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Onion
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.02mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 7.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.046mg Onion
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.027mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.116mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.123mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.12mg Onion
Folate 93µg 19µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0.4µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.014mg Onion
Threonine 0.04mg 0.021mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.014mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.025mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.039mg
Methionine 0.001mg 0.002mg Onion
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.025mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.021mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.014mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.042g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.013g Onion
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.017g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Onion
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
8%
Onion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
8%
Onion

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Onion
Onion is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Onion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170000/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.