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Chayote vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Chayote and Arborio rice

  • Chayote has more Vitamin C, Folate, and Copper, however, Arborio rice has more Iron, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Arborio rice's daily need coverage for Iron is 14% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Chayote, fruit, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +380.8%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Copper +70.8%
Contains more Iron +329.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +3650%
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 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +1600%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +380.8%
Contains more Zinc +85%
Contains more Copper +70.8%
Contains more Iron +329.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.3%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +88.9%
Contains more Selenium +3650%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +57.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +556%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +217.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +187.8%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Carbs +537%
5% 94%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 4.51 g
Water: 94.24 g
Other: 0.3 g
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Water +37.5%
Contains more Other +57.9%
Contains more Protein +187.8%
Contains more Fats +46.2%
Contains more Carbs +537%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%
29% 11% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.057 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +480%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 2.81g 28.73g Arborio rice
Protein 0.82g 2.36g Arborio rice
Fats 0.13g 0.19g Arborio rice
Carbs 4.51g 28.73g Arborio rice
Calories 19kcal 130kcal Arborio rice
Sugar 1.66g Arborio rice
Fiber 1.7g Chayote
Calcium 17mg 1mg Chayote
Iron 0.34mg 1.46mg Arborio rice
Magnesium 12mg 8mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 33mg Arborio rice
Potassium 125mg 26mg Chayote
Sodium 2mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 0.74mg 0.4mg Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.072mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.357mg Arborio rice
Selenium 0.2µg 7.5µg Arborio rice
Vitamin E 0.12mg Chayote
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Chayote
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.164mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.016mg Chayote
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 1.493mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.397mg Arborio rice
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.059mg Chayote
Folate 93µg 59µg Chayote
Vitamin K 4.1µg Chayote
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.027mg Arborio rice
Threonine 0.04mg 0.084mg Arborio rice
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.102mg Arborio rice
Leucine 0.077mg 0.195mg Arborio rice
Lysine 0.039mg 0.085mg Arborio rice
Methionine 0.001mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.126mg Arborio rice
Valine 0.063mg 0.144mg Arborio rice
Histidine 0.015mg 0.056mg Arborio rice
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.051g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.058g Arborio rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.05g Chayote

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Arborio rice
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
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Chayote
Chayote is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.