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Broad bean vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Broad bean and Chayote different?

  • Broad bean has more Iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Fiber, however, Chayote is richer in Folate, and Copper.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Iron 15% more than Chayote.
  • Broad bean has 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Chayote. Broad bean has 0.128mg of Vitamin B1, while Chayote has 0.025mg.

Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Chayote, fruit, raw types were 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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
7
:
3
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Iron +341.2%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +105%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Broad bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Chayote
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Iron +341.2%
Contains more Magnesium +158.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +305.6%
Contains more Potassium +54.4%
Contains more Manganese +38.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Zinc +57.4%
Contains more Copper +105%
Equal in Calcium - 17

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.
Broad bean
Broad bean
5
:
5
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.1%
Contains more Folate +60.3%
Broad bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
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 +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +412%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +277.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +162.1%
Contains more Folate +60.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
4
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Protein +485.4%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Contains more Carbs +123.9%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Broad bean
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 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 +485.4%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Contains more Carbs +123.9%
Contains more Other +200%
Contains more Water +12.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broad bean
Broad bean
2
:
1
Chayote
Chayote
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%
Broad bean
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Chayote
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +431.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean 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 minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broad bean Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 6.5g 2.81g Broad bean
Protein 4.8g 0.82g Broad bean
Fats 0.5g 0.13g Broad bean
Carbs 10.1g 4.51g Broad bean
Calories 62kcal 19kcal Broad bean
Sugar 1.66g Broad bean
Fiber 3.6g 1.7g Broad bean
Calcium 18mg 17mg Broad bean
Iron 1.5mg 0.34mg Broad bean
Magnesium 31mg 12mg Broad bean
Phosphorus 73mg 18mg Broad bean
Potassium 193mg 125mg Broad bean
Sodium 41mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.47mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.06mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.261mg 0.189mg Broad bean
Selenium 1µg 0.2µg Broad bean
Vitamin A 270IU 0IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 19.8mg 7.7mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 0.025mg Broad bean
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.029mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 0.47mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.066mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 58µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.048mg 0.011mg Broad bean
Threonine 0.178mg 0.04mg Broad bean
Isoleucine 0.215mg 0.044mg Broad bean
Leucine 0.37mg 0.077mg Broad bean
Lysine 0.313mg 0.039mg Broad bean
Methionine 0.037mg 0.001mg Broad bean
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0.047mg Broad bean
Valine 0.235mg 0.063mg Broad bean
Histidine 0.115mg 0.015mg Broad bean
Saturated Fat 0.142g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g 0.01g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.303g 0.057g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean 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
18%
Broad bean
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Broad bean
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broad bean
Broad bean is relatively richer in minerals
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. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.