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Chayote vs. Chard raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Chayote and Chard raw?

  • Chayote is richer in Folate, while Chard raw is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Chard raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 688% higher.
  • Chard raw has 7 times less Folate than Chayote. Chayote has 93µg of Folate, while Chard raw has 14µg.
  • Chayote is lower in Sodium.

We used Chayote, fruit, raw and Chard, swiss, raw types in this comparison.

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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 58% 15% 33% 68% 60% 9.8% 20% 28% 48% 4.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +575%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +203.2%
Contains more IronIron +429.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +93.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +350%

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 100% 367% 38% 0% 10% 21% 7.5% 10% 23% 0% 2075% 11% 9.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +564.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +289.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1475%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +20143.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.7%
~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
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.74 g
Water: 92.66 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +119.5%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +433.3%
~equal in Water ~92.66g

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
21% 29% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.07 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.8%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.03g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chayote Chard raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chard raw Opinion
Calories 19kcal 19kcal
Protein 0.82g 1.8g Chard raw
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Chard raw
Vitamin C 7.7mg 30mg Chard raw
Net carbs 2.81g 2.14g Chayote
Carbs 4.51g 3.74g Chayote
Magnesium 12mg 81mg Chard raw
Calcium 17mg 51mg Chard raw
Potassium 125mg 379mg Chard raw
Iron 0.34mg 1.8mg Chard raw
Sugar 1.66g 1.1g Chard raw
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Chayote
Copper 0.123mg 0.179mg Chard raw
Zinc 0.74mg 0.36mg Chayote
Phosphorus 18mg 46mg Chard raw
Sodium 2mg 213mg Chayote
Vitamin A 0IU 6116IU Chard raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 306µg Chard raw
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.89mg Chard raw
Manganese 0.189mg 0.366mg Chard raw
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Chard raw
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.04mg Chard raw
Vitamin B2 0.029mg 0.09mg Chard raw
Vitamin B3 0.47mg 0.4mg Chayote
Vitamin B5 0.249mg 0.172mg Chayote
Vitamin B6 0.076mg 0.099mg Chard raw
Vitamin K 4.1µg 830µg Chard raw
Folate 93µg 14µg Chayote
Choline 9.2mg 18mg Chard raw
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.03g Chayote
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g 0.04g Chard raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.057g 0.07g Chard raw
Tryptophan 0.011mg 0.017mg Chard raw
Threonine 0.04mg 0.083mg Chard raw
Isoleucine 0.044mg 0.147mg Chard raw
Leucine 0.077mg 0.13mg Chard raw
Lysine 0.039mg 0.099mg Chard raw
Methionine 0.001mg 0.019mg Chard raw
Phenylalanine 0.047mg 0.11mg Chard raw
Valine 0.063mg 0.11mg Chard raw
Histidine 0.015mg 0.036mg Chard raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chayote Chard raw
Low Calories diet Equal
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
206%
Chard raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Chayote
34%
Chard raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chayote
Chayote contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chayote
Chayote is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chard raw
Chard raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chard raw
Chard raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chard raw
Chard raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chard raw
Chard raw 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. Chard raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169991/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.