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Shallot vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Shallot and Chayote?

  • Shallot is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Chayote is higher in Folate.
  • Shallot's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 21% higher.
  • Chayote has 5 times less Sugar than Shallot. Shallot has 7.87g of Sugar, while Chayote has 1.66g.

We used Shallots, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +117.6%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.2%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Copper +39.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 45% 15% 26% 30% 2% 11% 30% 39% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +117.6%
Contains more Iron +252.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +167.2%
Contains more Manganese +54.5%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Copper +39.8%

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 B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.7
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% 27% 15% 5% 4% 18% 80% 26% 0% 2%
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 B1 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +353.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +135%
Contains more Folate +173.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +412.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 7.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +204.9%
Contains more Carbs +272.5%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +18.1%
3% 17% 80%
Protein: 2.5 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.8 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 +204.9%
Contains more Carbs +272.5%
Contains more Other +166.7%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Water +18.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +46.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Shallot 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 Shallot Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 13.6g 2.81g Shallot
Protein 2.5g 0.82g Shallot
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 16.8g 4.51g Shallot
Calories 72kcal 19kcal Shallot
Sugar 7.87g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Shallot
Calcium 37mg 17mg Shallot
Iron 1.2mg 0.34mg Shallot
Magnesium 21mg 12mg Shallot
Phosphorus 60mg 18mg Shallot
Potassium 334mg 125mg Shallot
Sodium 12mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.4mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.088mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.292mg 0.189mg Shallot
Selenium 1.2µg 0.2µg Shallot
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Shallot
Vitamin E 0.04mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 8mg 7.7mg Shallot
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0.025mg Shallot
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.29mg 0.249mg Shallot
Vitamin B6 0.345mg 0.076mg Shallot
Folate 34µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 0.8µg 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.028mg 0.011mg Shallot
Threonine 0.098mg 0.04mg Shallot
Isoleucine 0.106mg 0.044mg Shallot
Leucine 0.149mg 0.077mg Shallot
Lysine 0.125mg 0.039mg Shallot
Methionine 0.027mg 0.001mg Shallot
Phenylalanine 0.081mg 0.047mg Shallot
Valine 0.11mg 0.063mg Shallot
Histidine 0.043mg 0.015mg Shallot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.028g Shallot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.01g Shallot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.039g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shallot 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
15%
Shallot
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Shallot
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shallot
Shallot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shallot
Shallot is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shallot
Shallot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Shallot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170499/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.