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 A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, calcium, and iron.
- Chinese cabbage covers your daily vitamin A needs 89% 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.
| 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.
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.82 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
4.51 g
Water:
94.24 g
Other:
0.3 g
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
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.057 g
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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 45mg | 41% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 45.5µg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 223µg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.021mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.194mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Folate | 93µg | 66µg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.8mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 252mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 65mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 37mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 19mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 2.18g | 1% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 6.4mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.159mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.5µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 13kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 1.18g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.09mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.027g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.096g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chinese cabbage is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinese cabbage is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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.