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Caper vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Caper and Chayote

  • Caper has more Copper, Vitamin K, Iron, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin E , however, Chayote is higher in Folate.
  • Caper covers your daily need of Sodium 102% more than Chayote.
  • Caper has 7 times more Vitamin E than Chayote. While Caper has 0.88mg of Vitamin E , Chayote has only 0.12mg.
  • Chayote has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Capers, canned 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.
Caper
5
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Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +391.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Copper +204.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 63% 24% 5% 4% 307% 9% 125% 11% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +135.3%
Contains more Iron +391.2%
Contains more Magnesium +175%
Contains more Copper +204.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +212.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Manganese +142.3%

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.
Caper
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Folate +304.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 18% 0% 15% 5% 33% 13% 2% 6% 18% 0% 62%
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 E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +379.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +500%
Contains more Vitamin C +79.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +822.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more Folate +304.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
4
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Contains more Protein +187.8%
Contains more Fats +561.5%
Contains more Other +2580%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51
2% 5% 84% 8%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 4.89 g
Water: 83.85 g
Other: 8.04 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 Protein +187.8%
Contains more Fats +561.5%
Contains more Other +2580%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Equal in Carbs - 4.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Caper
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.233 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.063 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.304 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +530%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +433.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caper Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 1.69g 2.81g Chayote
Protein 2.36g 0.82g Caper
Fats 0.86g 0.13g Caper
Carbs 4.89g 4.51g Caper
Calories 23kcal 19kcal Caper
Sugar 0.41g 1.66g Caper
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Caper
Calcium 40mg 17mg Caper
Iron 1.67mg 0.34mg Caper
Magnesium 33mg 12mg Caper
Phosphorus 10mg 18mg Chayote
Potassium 40mg 125mg Chayote
Sodium 2348mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 0.32mg 0.74mg Chayote
Copper 0.374mg 0.123mg Caper
Manganese 0.078mg 0.189mg Chayote
Selenium 1.2µg 0.2µg Caper
Vitamin A 138IU 0IU Caper
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Caper
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0.12mg Caper
Vitamin C 4.3mg 7.7mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.018mg 0.025mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.029mg Caper
Vitamin B3 0.652mg 0.47mg Caper
Vitamin B5 0.027mg 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.023mg 0.076mg Chayote
Folate 23µg 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 24.6µg 4.1µg Caper
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 0.233g 0.028g Chayote
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Caper
Monounsaturated Fat 0.063g 0.01g Caper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.304g 0.057g Caper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caper Chayote
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Caper
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Caper
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 2346mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.205g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caper
Caper is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food is cheaper?
Caper
Caper 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.
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. Caper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172238/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.