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Brown sugar vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Chayote

  • Brown sugar has more Calcium, however, Chayote is higher in Folate, Vitamin C, Copper, Fiber, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Chayote covers your daily need of Folate 23% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has 58 times more Sugar than Chayote. While Brown sugar has 97.02g of Sugar, Chayote has only 1.66g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown 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.
Contains more Calcium +388.2%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +2366.7%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Equal in Potassium - 125
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +388.2%
Contains more Iron +108.8%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +350%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Zinc +2366.7%
Contains more Copper +161.7%
Contains more Manganese +195.3%
Equal in Potassium - 125

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +327.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +88.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +9200%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2074.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +583.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6932.8%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 Carbs +2074.9%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Protein +583.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +6932.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 2.81g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 0.82g Chayote
Fats 0g 0.13g Chayote
Carbs 98.09g 4.51g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 19kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 0g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 83mg 17mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 0.34mg Brown sugar
Magnesium 9mg 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 4mg 18mg Chayote
Potassium 133mg 125mg Brown sugar
Sodium 28mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.03mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.047mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0.064mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 1.2µg 0.2µg Brown sugar
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 1µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0g 0.028g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.01g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.057g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar 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
2%
Brown sugar
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 95.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.