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Chayote vs. Brussels sprout — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chayote and Brussels sprout?

  • Chayote is higher in Folate, however, Brussels sprout is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Brussels sprout's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 144% more.
  • Brussels sprout contains 2 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote contains 93µg of Folate, while Brussels sprout contains 61µg.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Brussels sprouts, raw types in this article.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +76.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +91.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.2%
Contains more IronIron +311.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +283.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +78.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +700%

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 283% 45% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more FolateFolate +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1003.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +456%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4217.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +312.2%
Contains more FatsFats +130.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.4%
Contains more OtherOther +356.7%
~equal in Water ~86g

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
100%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -54.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +130%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +268321.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Brussels sprout Opinion
Calories 19kcal 43kcal Brussels sprout
Protein 0.82g 3.38g Brussels sprout
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Brussels sprout
Vitamin C 7.7mg 85mg Brussels sprout
Net carbs 2.81g 5.15g Brussels sprout
Carbs 4.51g 8.95g Brussels sprout
Magnesium 12mg 23mg Brussels sprout
Calcium 17mg 42mg Brussels sprout
Potassium 125mg 389mg Brussels sprout
Iron 0.34mg 1.4mg Brussels sprout
Sugar 1.66g 2.2g Chayote
Fiber 1.7g 3.8g Brussels sprout
Copper 0.123mg 0.07mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.42mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 69mg Brussels sprout
Sodium 2mg 25mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 754IU Brussels sprout
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 38µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.88mg Brussels sprout
Manganese 0.189mg 0.337mg Brussels sprout
Selenium 0.2µg 1.6µg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.139mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.09mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.745mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.309mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.219mg Brussels sprout
Vitamin K 4.1µg 177µg Brussels sprout
Folate 93µg 61µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 19.1mg Brussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.062g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.023g Brussels sprout
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 153g Brussels sprout
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.037mg Brussels sprout
Threonine 0.04mg 0.12mg Brussels sprout
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.132mg Brussels sprout
Leucine 0.077mg 0.152mg Brussels sprout
Lysine 0.039mg 0.154mg Brussels sprout
Methionine 0.001mg 0.032mg Brussels sprout
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.098mg Brussels sprout
Valine 0.063mg 0.155mg Brussels sprout
Histidine 0.015mg 0.076mg Brussels sprout
Fructose 0.93g Brussels sprout

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Brussels sprout
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
76%
Brussels sprout
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
24%
Brussels sprout

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprout
Brussels sprout is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brussels sprout - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.