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Red cabbage vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Red cabbage and Chayote

  • Red cabbage has more Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A RAE, and Iron, while Chayote has more Folate, and Copper.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 55% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cabbage, red, 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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
7
:
3
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +236.4%
Contains more Copper +623.5%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +164.7%
Contains more Iron +135.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Potassium +94.4%
Contains more Manganese +28.6%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Contains more Zinc +236.4%
Contains more Copper +623.5%

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.
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
6
:
4
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +640.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +831.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +640.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175%
Contains more Vitamin K +831.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.4%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.12

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
4
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.4%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Equal in Water - 94.24
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Chayote
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 +74.4%
Contains more Fats +23.1%
Contains more Carbs +63.4%
Contains more Other +116.7%
Equal in Water - 94.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
3
:
0
Chayote
Chayote
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red cabbage Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 5.27g 2.81g Red cabbage
Protein 1.43g 0.82g Red cabbage
Fats 0.16g 0.13g Red cabbage
Carbs 7.37g 4.51g Red cabbage
Calories 31kcal 19kcal Red cabbage
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 2.1g 1.7g Red cabbage
Calcium 45mg 17mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.8mg 0.34mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 16mg 12mg Red cabbage
Phosphorus 30mg 18mg Red cabbage
Potassium 243mg 125mg Red cabbage
Sodium 27mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.22mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.017mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.243mg 0.189mg Red cabbage
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Red cabbage
Vitamin A 1116IU 0IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 56µg 0µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 57mg 7.7mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.025mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.029mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.147mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.209mg 0.076mg Red cabbage
Folate 18µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 38.2µg 4.1µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg 0.011mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg 0.04mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.034mg 0.044mg Chayote
Leucine 0.046mg 0.077mg Chayote
Lysine 0.049mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg 0.001mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.047mg Chayote
Valine 0.048mg 0.063mg Chayote
Histidine 0.024mg 0.015mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g 0.028g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.01g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g 0.057g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Red cabbage 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
39%
Red cabbage
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Red cabbage
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.