Chayote vs. Cauliflower — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between chayote and cauliflower
- Chayote is richer in copper and folate, yet cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, choline, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for cauliflower is 45% higher.
- Chayote contains 3 times more copper than cauliflower. Chayote contains 0.123mg of copper, while cauliflower contains 0.039mg.
Food types used in this article are Chayote, fruit, raw and Cauliflower, 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 | +215.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +174.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +25% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +139.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +63.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +526% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +167.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +142.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +278% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +381.5% |
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:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +134.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +115.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +153.3% |
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Water
~92.07g
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
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -78.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +83.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +240% |
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 | 48.2mg | 45% |
| Vitamin K | 4.1µg | 15.5µg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.123mg | 0.039mg | 9% |
| Folate | 93µg | 57µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.076mg | 0.184mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.249mg | 0.667mg | 8% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 44.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 299mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 44mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.74mg | 0.27mg | 4% |
| Protein | 0.82g | 1.92g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.025mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.029mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.42mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 17mg | 22mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.189mg | 0.155mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 2g | 1% |
| Calories | 19kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.81g | 2.97g | N/A |
| Carbs | 4.51g | 4.97g | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.66g | 1.91g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.12mg | 0.08mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.47mg | 0.507mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.057g | 0.031g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.04mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.044mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.077mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.001mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.063mg | 0.125mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chayote is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chayote is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Cauliflower is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)