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Brussels sprouts vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Brussels sprouts and Chayote?

  • Brussels sprouts are higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Chayote is richer in Folate.
  • Brussels sprouts' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 144% more.
  • Chayote contains 11 times less Vitamin C than Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts contain 85mg of Vitamin C, while Chayote contains 7.7mg.

We used Brussels sprouts, raw and Chayote, fruit, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.2%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4217.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 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 ProteinProtein +312.2%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +356.7%
~equal in Water ~94.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268321.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brussels sprouts Chayote Opinion
Calories 43kcal 19kcal Brussels sprouts
Protein 3.38g 0.82g Brussels sprouts
Fats 0.3g 0.13g Brussels sprouts
Vitamin C 85mg 7.7mg Brussels sprouts
Net carbs 5.15g 2.81g Brussels sprouts
Carbs 8.95g 4.51g Brussels sprouts
Magnesium 23mg 12mg Brussels sprouts
Calcium 42mg 17mg Brussels sprouts
Potassium 389mg 125mg Brussels sprouts
Iron 1.4mg 0.34mg Brussels sprouts
Sugar 2.2g 1.66g Chayote
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Brussels sprouts
Copper 0.07mg 0.123mg Chayote
Zinc 0.42mg 0.74mg Chayote
Phosphorus 69mg 18mg Brussels sprouts
Sodium 25mg 2mg Chayote
Vitamin A 754IU 0IU Brussels sprouts
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.12mg Brussels sprouts
Manganese 0.337mg 0.189mg Brussels sprouts
Selenium 1.6µg 0.2µg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 0.025mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.029mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 0.47mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 0.249mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 0.076mg Brussels sprouts
Vitamin K 177µg 4.1µg Brussels sprouts
Folate 61µg 93µg Chayote
Choline 19.1mg 9.2mg Brussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.062g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.023g 0.01g Brussels sprouts
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.057g Brussels sprouts
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.011mg Brussels sprouts
Threonine 0.12mg 0.04mg Brussels sprouts
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.044mg Brussels sprouts
Leucine 0.152mg 0.077mg Brussels sprouts
Lysine 0.154mg 0.039mg Brussels sprouts
Methionine 0.032mg 0.001mg Brussels sprouts
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 0.047mg Brussels sprouts
Valine 0.155mg 0.063mg Brussels sprouts
Histidine 0.076mg 0.015mg Brussels sprouts
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprouts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Chayote
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Brussels sprouts
13%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.