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Cardamom vs. Chayote — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cardamom and Chayote

  • Cardamom is higher than Chayote in Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin C.
  • Cardamom covers your daily Manganese needs 1209% more than Chayote.
  • Cardamom contains 41 times more Iron than Chayote. While Cardamom contains 13.97mg of Iron, Chayote contains only 0.34mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cardamom 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 +2152.9%
Contains more Iron +4008.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1808.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +795.2%
Contains more Zinc +909.5%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +14714.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2152.9%
Contains more Iron +4008.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1808.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +888.9%
Contains more Potassium +795.2%
Contains more Zinc +909.5%
Contains more Copper +211.4%
Contains more Manganese +14714.8%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%

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 C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +527.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%
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% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 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 C +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +527.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +134.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +202.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1212.2%
Contains more Fats +5053.8%
Contains more Carbs +1418.2%
Contains more Other +1830%
Contains more Water +1038.2%
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 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 +1212.2%
Contains more Fats +5053.8%
Contains more Carbs +1418.2%
Contains more Other +1830%
Contains more Water +1038.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +654.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Chayote Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 2.81g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 0.82g Cardamom
Fats 6.7g 0.13g Cardamom
Carbs 68.47g 4.51g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 19kcal Cardamom
Sugar 1.66g Cardamom
Fiber 28g 1.7g Cardamom
Calcium 383mg 17mg Cardamom
Iron 13.97mg 0.34mg Cardamom
Magnesium 229mg 12mg Cardamom
Phosphorus 178mg 18mg Cardamom
Potassium 1119mg 125mg Cardamom
Sodium 18mg 2mg Chayote
Zinc 7.47mg 0.74mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.123mg Cardamom
Manganese 28mg 0.189mg Cardamom
Selenium 0.2µg Chayote
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 21mg 7.7mg Cardamom
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.025mg Cardamom
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.029mg Cardamom
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 0.47mg Cardamom
Vitamin B5 0.249mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.076mg Cardamom
Folate 93µg Chayote
Vitamin K 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 0.68g 0.028g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 0.01g Cardamom
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 0.057g Cardamom

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cardamom 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
20%
Cardamom
14%
Chayote
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
13%
Chayote

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cardamom
Cardamom 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. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/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.