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Chayote vs. Apple strudel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between chayote and apple strudel

  • Chayote has more folate, copper, vitamin C, and zinc; however, apple strudel is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin E.
  • Chayote covers your daily need for folate, 16% more than apple strudel.
  • Chayote has 5 times more vitamin C than apple strudel. While chayote has 7.7mg of vitamin C, apple strudel has only 1.7mg.
  • Chayote has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chayote, fruit, raw and Strudel, apple.

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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 8.6% 5.1% 11% 13% 41% 20% 7.7% 0.26% 25% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.5% 13% 16% 10% 5.2% 14% 18% 25% 33%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +310%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2950%
~equal in Manganese ~0.19mg

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 26% 0% 2.4% 0% 6.3% 6.7% 8.8% 15% 18% 0% 10% 70% 5%
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 5.7% 2% 28% 0% 10% 5.8% 6.2% 16% 11% 28% 7.3% 21% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +352.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +41.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1083.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +89.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.27mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
3% 11% 41% 44%
Protein: 3.3 g
Fats: 11.2 g
Carbs: 41.1 g
Water: 43.5 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more WaterWater +116.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +302.4%
Contains more FatsFats +8515.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +811.3%
Contains more OtherOther +200%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 11% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.057 g
19% 31% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.044 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.267 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.315 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32570%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9224.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Apple strudel
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Apple strudel DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 5.315g 35%
Fats 0.13g 11.2g 17%
Folate 93µg 28µg 16%
Calories 19kcal 274kcal 13%
Carbs 4.51g 41.1g 12%
Selenium 0.2µg 6.1µg 11%
Copper 0.123mg 0.03mg 10%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Saturated fat 0.028g 2.044g 9%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.42mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g 3.267g 8%
Lysine 0.039mg 153mg 7%
Vitamin C 7.7mg 1.7mg 7%
Sodium 2mg 135mg 6%
Zinc 0.74mg 0.19mg 5%
Protein 0.82g 3.3g 5%
Fiber 1.7g 2.2g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.046mg 2%
Phosphorus 18mg 33mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 6mg 2%
Vitamin K 4.1µg 2.9µg 1%
Choline 9.2mg 17.4mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.04mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.33mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Iron 0.34mg 0.42mg 1%
Potassium 125mg 149mg 1%
Magnesium 12mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 2.81g 38.9g N/A
Calcium 17mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 1.66g 25.75g N/A
Manganese 0.189mg 0.19mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.025mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.27mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.039mg 0%
Threonine 0.04mg 0.119mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.147mg 0%
Leucine 0.077mg 0.257mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.151mg 0%
Valine 0.063mg 0.164mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0.076mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Apple strudel
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
13%
Chayote
12%
Apple strudel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
14%
Apple strudel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 133mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple strudel
Apple strudel is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients
  2. Apple strudel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175032/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.