Banana vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Banana and Chayote different?
- Banana is higher in Vitamin B6, and Potassium, however, Chayote is richer in Folate, Zinc, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Banana is 22% higher.
- Banana contains 7 times more Sugar than Chayote. While Banana contains 12.23g of Sugar, Chayote contains only 1.66g.
Bananas, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw are the varieties used 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +125% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +186.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +42.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +240% |
| Contains more IronIron | +30.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +393.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +13% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +24% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +151.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +41.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +382.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +720% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +365% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +406.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +176.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +220% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +28.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -75% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 89kcal | 19kcal |
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| Protein | 1.09g | 0.82g |
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| Fats | 0.33g | 0.13g |
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| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 7.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 20.24g | 2.81g |
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| Carbs | 22.84g | 4.51g |
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| Magnesium | 27mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 5mg | 17mg |
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| Potassium | 358mg | 125mg |
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| Iron | 0.26mg | 0.34mg |
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| Sugar | 12.23g | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.7g |
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| Copper | 0.078mg | 0.123mg |
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| Zinc | 0.15mg | 0.74mg |
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| Starch | 5.38g |
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| Phosphorus | 22mg | 18mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 64IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.12mg |
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| Manganese | 0.27mg | 0.189mg |
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| Selenium | 1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.029mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.665mg | 0.47mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.334mg | 0.249mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.367mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.5µg | 4.1µg |
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| Folate | 20µg | 93µg |
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| Choline | 9.8mg | 9.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.112g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.01g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.073g | 0.057g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0.011mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.04mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0.044mg |
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| Leucine | 0.068mg | 0.077mg |
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| Lysine | 0.05mg | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0.047mg |
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| Valine | 0.047mg | 0.063mg |
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| Histidine | 0.077mg | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 4.85g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Banana is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Banana 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.