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Canola oil vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Canola oil and Chayote

  • Canola oil has more Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, while Chayote has more Folate, Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, Fiber, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Canola oil's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 116% higher.
  • Chayote contains 263 times less Saturated Fat than Canola oil. Canola oil contains 7.365g of Saturated Fat, while Chayote contains 0.028g.

The food types used in this comparison are Oil, canola 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +14450%
Contains more Vitamin K +1639%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 350% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 179%
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 +14450%
Contains more Vitamin K +1639%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +76823.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +76823.1%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +632660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49271.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
7% 64% 28%
Saturated Fat: 7.365 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 63.276 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.142 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +632660%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49271.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Canola oil Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 0g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 0g 0.82g Chayote
Fats 100g 0.13g Canola oil
Carbs 0g 4.51g Chayote
Calories 884kcal 19kcal Canola oil
Sugar 0g 1.66g Canola oil
Fiber 0g 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 0mg 17mg Chayote
Iron 0mg 0.34mg Chayote
Magnesium 0mg 12mg Chayote
Phosphorus 0mg 18mg Chayote
Potassium 0mg 125mg Chayote
Sodium 0mg 2mg Canola oil
Zinc 0mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0mg 0.123mg Chayote
Manganese 0mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin E 17.46mg 0.12mg Canola oil
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.029mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.47mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 0µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 71.3µg 4.1µg Canola oil
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
Trans Fat 0.395g 0g Chayote
Saturated Fat 7.365g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 63.276g 0.01g Canola oil
Polyunsaturated fat 28.142g 0.057g Canola oil
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 18.64g Canola oil
Omega-3 - ALA 9.137g Canola oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Canola oil 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
44%
Canola oil
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Canola oil
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.337g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chayote
Chayote is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Canola oil
Canola oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Canola oil
Canola oil contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Canola oil
Canola oil is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Canola oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172336/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.