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Chayote vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Chayote and Chinese cabbage

  • Chayote is higher in Copper, Folate, and Zinc, yet Chinese cabbage is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Chinese cabbage covers your daily Vitamin C needs 41% more than Chayote.
  • Chayote contains 6 times more Copper than Chinese cabbage. While Chayote contains 0.123mg of Copper, Chinese cabbage contains only 0.021mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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.
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 14% 32% 22% 30% 7% 5.2% 16% 8.5% 21% 2.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +485.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +289.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +517.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101.6%
Contains more IronIron +135.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +105.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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 150% 268% 1.8% 0% 10% 16% 9.4% 5.3% 45% 0% 114% 50% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +484.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +155.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1009.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg
~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
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +106.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +82.9%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +166.7%
~equal in Water ~95.32g

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
20% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.096 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.027g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chayote Chinese cabbage Opinion
Calories 19kcal 13kcal Chayote
Protein 0.82g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 7.7mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Net carbs 2.81g 1.18g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 2.18g Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 19mg Chinese cabbage
Calcium 17mg 105mg Chinese cabbage
Potassium 125mg 252mg Chinese cabbage
Iron 0.34mg 0.8mg Chinese cabbage
Sugar 1.66g 1.18g Chinese cabbage
Fiber 1.7g 1g Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.021mg Chayote
Zinc 0.74mg 0.19mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 37mg Chinese cabbage
Sodium 2mg 65mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A 0µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.09mg Chayote
Manganese 0.189mg 0.159mg Chayote
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.07mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.5mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.088mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin K 4.1µg 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Folate 93µg 66µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 6.4mg Chayote
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.027g Chinese cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.096g Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.04mg 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.077mg 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.039mg 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.001mg 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.044mg Chayote
Valine 0.063mg 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.015mg 0.026mg Chinese cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chinese cabbage
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
52%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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. Chayote - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170402/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.