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Garden asparagus vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Garden asparagus and Chayote

  • Garden asparagus has more Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Vitamin E , however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Garden asparagus covers your daily Vitamin K needs 31% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote has 9 times less Vitamin E than Garden asparagus. Garden asparagus has 1.13mg of Vitamin E , while Chayote has 0.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Asparagus, raw and Chayote, fruit, 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.
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +529.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 10% 23% 18% 1% 15% 63% 21% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +41.2%
Contains more Iron +529.4%
Contains more Magnesium +16.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +188.9%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Copper +53.7%
Contains more Selenium +1050%
Contains more Zinc +37%
Contains more Manganese +19.6%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +914.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 46% 23% 0% 19% 36% 33% 19% 17% 21% 39% 0% 105%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +841.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +386.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +108.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +914.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.5%
Contains more Folate +78.8%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.249

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +168.3%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
Equal in Water - 94.24
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 g
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Protein +168.3%
Contains more Other +93.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.13
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
44% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden asparagus Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 1.78g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 2.2g 0.82g Garden asparagus
Fats 0.12g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 3.88g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 20kcal 19kcal Garden asparagus
Fructose 1g Garden asparagus
Sugar 1.88g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 2.1g 1.7g Garden asparagus
Calcium 24mg 17mg Garden asparagus
Iron 2.14mg 0.34mg Garden asparagus
Magnesium 14mg 12mg Garden asparagus
Phosphorus 52mg 18mg Garden asparagus
Potassium 202mg 125mg Garden asparagus
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.54mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.189mg 0.123mg Garden asparagus
Manganese 0.158mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 2.3µg 0.2µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin A 756IU 0IU Garden asparagus
Vitamin A RAE 38µg 0µg Garden asparagus
Vitamin E 1.13mg 0.12mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin C 5.6mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.025mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.029mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 0.47mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.249mg Garden asparagus
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.076mg Garden asparagus
Folate 52µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 41.6µg 4.1µg Garden asparagus
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.011mg Garden asparagus
Threonine 0.084mg 0.04mg Garden asparagus
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0.044mg Garden asparagus
Leucine 0.128mg 0.077mg Garden asparagus
Lysine 0.104mg 0.039mg Garden asparagus
Methionine 0.031mg 0.001mg Garden asparagus
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0.047mg Garden asparagus
Valine 0.115mg 0.063mg Garden asparagus
Histidine 0.049mg 0.015mg Garden asparagus
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden asparagus Chayote
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
29%
Garden asparagus
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Garden asparagus
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden asparagus
Garden asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
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. Garden asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/nutrients
  2. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/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.