Chayote vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between chayote and carrots
- Chayote has more folate and copper; however, carrots are higher in vitamin A, vitamin K, and potassium.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than chayote.
- Chayote has 5 times more folate than carrots. While chayote has 93µg of folate, carrots have only 19µg.
- Chayote has less sugar.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chayote, fruit, raw and Carrots, 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 IronIron | +13.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +173.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +208.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +94.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +156% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +94.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +30.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +389.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +450% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +164% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +222% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +13.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +112.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
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Water
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -24.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +40% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +105.3% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Folate | 93µg | 19µg | 19% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.045mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 13.2µg | 8% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 320mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.138mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.66mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.066mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.983mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 9.58g | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.143mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 5.9mg | 2% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 41kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.82g | 0.93g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.273mg | 0% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 8.8mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.04mg | 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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carrot is relatively richer in vitamins
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.