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Chayote vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chayote and Apple

  • Apple has less Folate, Copper, Manganese, and Zinc.
  • Chayote's daily need coverage for Folate is 23% more.
  • Chayote has 19 times more Zinc than Apple. Chayote has 0.74mg of Zinc, while Apple has 0.04mg.
  • Chayote is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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.
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Apple
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +355.6%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 13% 9% 8% 12% 1% 21% 41% 25% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +183.3%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains more Phosphorus +63.6%
Contains more Potassium +16.8%
Contains more Zinc +1750%
Contains more Copper +355.6%
Contains more Manganese +440%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -50%

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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Apple
Contains more Vitamin C +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin K +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +67.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +416.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +308.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +85.4%
Contains more Folate +3000%
Contains more Vitamin K +86.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +50%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Apple
Contains more Protein +215.4%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +206.2%
Equal in Water - 85.56
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +215.4%
Contains more Water +10.1%
Contains more Other +50%
Contains more Fats +30.8%
Contains more Carbs +206.2%
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.028

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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Apple Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 11.41g Apple
Protein 0.82g 0.26g Chayote
Fats 0.13g 0.17g Apple
Carbs 4.51g 13.81g Apple
Calories 19kcal 52kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g Apple
Sugar 1.66g 10.39g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 17mg 6mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 0.12mg Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 5mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 11mg Chayote
Potassium 125mg 107mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.74mg 0.04mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.027mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.035mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 54IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 7.7mg 4.6mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.017mg Chayote
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.026mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.091mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.061mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.041mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 3µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg 2.2µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.001mg Chayote
Threonine 0.04mg 0.006mg Chayote
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.006mg Chayote
Leucine 0.077mg 0.013mg Chayote
Lysine 0.039mg 0.012mg Chayote
Methionine 0.001mg 0.001mg
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.006mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.012mg Chayote
Histidine 0.015mg 0.005mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.028g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.007g Chayote
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.051g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Apple
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
14%
Chayote
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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 contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.028 g)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.