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Arrowroot vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Arrowroot and Chayote?

  • Arrowroot is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, while Chayote is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Arrowroot's daily need coverage for Folate is 61% higher.
  • Chayote has 7 times less Iron than Arrowroot. Arrowroot has 2.22mg of Iron, while Chayote has 0.34mg.

We used Arrowroot, 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 Iron +552.9%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +263.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Equal in Manganese - 0.189
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 84% 18% 43% 41% 4% 18% 41% 23% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +552.9%
Contains more Magnesium +108.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +444.4%
Contains more Potassium +263.2%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.5%
Equal in Copper - 0.123
Equal in Manganese - 0.189

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 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 7% 36% 14% 32% 18% 62% 254% 0% 0%
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 +472%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +260.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Folate +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +305.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +417.1%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +196.9%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Contains more Water +16.7%
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 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 +417.1%
Contains more Fats +53.8%
Contains more Carbs +196.9%
Contains more Other +373.3%
Contains more Water +16.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%
29% 3% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +150%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arrowroot Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 12.09g 2.81g Arrowroot
Protein 4.24g 0.82g Arrowroot
Fats 0.2g 0.13g Arrowroot
Carbs 13.39g 4.51g Arrowroot
Calories 65kcal 19kcal Arrowroot
Sugar 1.66g Arrowroot
Fiber 1.3g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 6mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 2.22mg 0.34mg Arrowroot
Magnesium 25mg 12mg Arrowroot
Phosphorus 98mg 18mg Arrowroot
Potassium 454mg 125mg Arrowroot
Sodium 26mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.63mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.121mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.174mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0.7µg 0.2µg Arrowroot
Vitamin A 19IU 0IU Arrowroot
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Arrowroot
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 1.9mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.025mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.029mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B3 1.693mg 0.47mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.249mg Arrowroot
Vitamin B6 0.266mg 0.076mg Arrowroot
Folate 338µg 93µg Arrowroot
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
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 0.039g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0.057g Arrowroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Arrowroot 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
35%
Arrowroot
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Arrowroot
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot 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. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/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.