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Chayote vs. Parsnip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Parsnip?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Parsnip is richer in Manganese, Vitamin K, Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Parsnip's daily need coverage for Manganese is 16% more.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Parsnips, 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 less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.4%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Copper - 0.12
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 11% 23% 21% 31% 34% 2% 17% 40% 74% 10%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Calcium +111.8%
Contains more Iron +73.5%
Contains more Magnesium +141.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +294.4%
Contains more Potassium +200%
Contains more Manganese +196.3%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Equal in Copper - 0.12

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 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +448.8%
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 0% 30% 0% 57% 23% 12% 14% 36% 21% 51% 0% 57%
Contains more Folate +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +1141.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +18.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +448.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +298.9%
Contains more Other +226.7%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Protein +46.3%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Carbs +298.9%
Contains more Other +226.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
24% 54% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.05 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1020%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Parsnip Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 13.09g Parsnip
Protein 0.82g 1.2g Parsnip
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Parsnip
Carbs 4.51g 17.99g Parsnip
Calories 19kcal 75kcal Parsnip
Sugar 1.66g 4.8g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 4.9g Parsnip
Calcium 17mg 36mg Parsnip
Iron 0.34mg 0.59mg Parsnip
Magnesium 12mg 29mg Parsnip
Phosphorus 18mg 71mg Parsnip
Potassium 125mg 375mg Parsnip
Sodium 2mg 10mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.59mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.12mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.56mg Parsnip
Selenium 0.2µg 1.8µg Parsnip
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.49mg Parsnip
Vitamin C 7.7mg 17mg Parsnip
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.05mg Parsnip
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.7mg Parsnip
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.6mg Parsnip
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.09mg Parsnip
Folate 93µg 67µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 22.5µg Parsnip
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 0.05g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.112g Parsnip
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.047g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Parsnip
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
25%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Parsnip
Parsnip is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.